Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially announced a ₦100 per litre increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, across Nigeria. The adjustment was confirmed on Monday, January 27, 2026.
According to the refinery’s statement, the gantry (ex‑depot) price of petrol has been raised from ₦699 per litre to ₦799 per litre, while the retail price at filling stations such as MRS Oil Nigeria will now be ₦839 per litre.
The price realignment follows the conclusion of the recent festive period, during which Dangote Refinery implemented a temporary price support intervention to ease financial pressure on consumers during heightened household spending. With the festive season over, prices have been “modestly realigned to sustainable levels to support long‑term market stability and affordability,” the company explained.
Dangote Refinery reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted nationwide supply of petrol, stating that distribution and evacuation operations remain normal. The facility continues to supply approximately 50 million litres of PMS daily to the domestic market.
In a separate development, industry reports indicate the refinery has resorted to gasoline imports to supplement supply amid downtime of its Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracker (RFCC) unit, though operations continue.
This latest pricing decision marks a significant adjustment in the downstream petroleum sector and could influence broader fuel pricing trends across Nigeria’s filling stations.
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