Petrol Price in Nigeria Today: Dangote Refinery and NNPC Rates

Petrol prices in Nigeria have continued to change, with the latest figures showing a difference between Dangote Refinery’s gantry price and the price motorists pay at filling stations. According to the latest Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) data provided, Dangote Refinery sells petrol at ₦1,325 per litre at the gantry, while NNPC stations in Abuja charge ₦1,370 per litre.

Prices have climbed since August, and the changes have affected the cost of purchasing petrol across the country. However, the amount you pay at the pump depends on the filling station, location, transportation costs, and the retailer’s pricing.

For motorists, transport operators, businesses, and households trying to manage rising expenses, understanding the difference between depot prices and pump prices is important.

What Is the Petrol Price in Nigeria Today?

According to the supplied MEMAN figures, Dangote Refinery’s current petrol gantry price is ₦1,325 per litre, while its coastal sales price is ₦1,305 per litre.

Meanwhile, NNPC stations in Abuja charge ₦1,370 per litre, following a reduction from the previous price of ₦1,405.

Here is a breakdown of the reported prices:

• Dangote Refinery gantry price: ₦1,325 per litre.
• Dangote Refinery coastal sales price: ₦1,305 per litre.
• NNPC pump price in Abuja: ₦1,370 per litre.
• Imported petrol spot landing cost at Apapa jetty: ₦1,348.19 per litre.
• 30-day average imported petrol landing cost: ₦1,329.82 per litre.

These figures represent different stages of the petrol supply chain and should not be treated as interchangeable.

What Is the Difference Between Gantry Price and Pump Price?

The gantry price is the amount marketers pay when purchasing petrol from a depot or refinery. It is not necessarily the price consumers pay at filling stations.

After buying petrol, marketers must account for transportation and other operating costs. Retailers also factor in their margins when setting pump prices.

This explains why the petrol price at a filling station may be higher than the refinery’s gantry price.

Imported petrol also has a separate landing cost, which reflects the cost of bringing the product into the country. According to the supplied figures, Nigeria’s spot landing cost for imported petrol reached ₦1,348.19 per litre at Apapa jetty, above the 30-day average of ₦1,329.82.

Why Do Petrol Prices Differ Across Filling Stations?

Petrol prices can vary from one location to another because of transportation expenses, depot supply costs, retailer margins, and how quickly individual stations adjust their prices.

A filling station may continue selling at an earlier price even after a depot price changes, while another station may adjust its price more quickly.

As a result, motorists should compare nearby filling stations rather than assume that every outlet sells petrol at the same rate.

How Have Dangote Refinery Petrol Prices Changed Since August 2026?

Dangote Refinery increased its petrol gantry price several times between August 21 and September 12, 2026, according to the supplied figures.

The price moved from ₦1,165 per litre in August to ₦1,350 per litre by September 12, before the latest MEMAN figure showed a slight reduction to ₦1,325.

The reported price movement was as follows:

• August 18, 2026: ₦1,165 per litre.
• August 21, 2026: ₦1,185 per litre.
• August 26, 2026: ₦1,200 per litre.
• August 29, 2026: ₦1,265 per litre.
• September 12, 2026: ₦1,350 per litre.
• Latest supplied MEMAN figure: ₦1,325 per litre.

The changes show how quickly depot prices can move within a few weeks.

For motorists and businesses that depend heavily on petrol, monitoring these changes can help with budgeting and planning.

What Should You Do Before Buying Petrol?

Gantry price changes can affect pump prices within days, although the timing varies between filling stations.

Before filling your tank, compare prices at two or more nearby stations and check the price board before the attendant begins dispensing petrol.

A price you saw last week may no longer be correct today, especially during a period of frequent adjustments.

Businesses that use petrol regularly should also monitor MEMAN updates and depot price reports to understand possible changes in their operating expenses.

The latest supplied figures put Dangote Refinery’s petrol gantry price at ₦1,325 per litre and NNPC’s Abuja pump price at ₦1,370 per litre.

However, petrol prices are not the same everywhere, and depot prices do not automatically represent the final amount consumers pay.

Check the price board, compare filling stations, and budget for possible changes. Fuel prices are not sitting still.

The prices above reflect the figures supplied for this article. Confirm current MEMAN data and individual filling-station prices before publishing or describing them as live rates.