Oyindamola Ogunbowale
Petrol prices have risen again across parts of Nigeria, with a litre now selling for up to ₦1,500 in some states, putting additional pressure on motorists, commuters and businesses.
Recent market checks indicate that petrol is selling for around ₦1,430 per litre in some major cities, while consumers in parts of Kano, Yobe, Sokoto, Borno, Taraba and Zamfara are reportedly paying as much as ₦1,500.
The latest development follows the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s decision to increase its petrol gantry price from ₦1,265 to ₦1,350 per litre on 12 September, marking another adjustment in the domestic fuel market.
The increase has raised concerns about the effect on pump prices, particularly in areas where transportation and distribution costs remain high.
For consumers, higher petrol prices could translate into increased transport fares and operating costs for businesses that rely on fuel for vehicles and generators.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for government intervention, urging measures to ease the impact of rising fuel prices on workers and households.
The union has also called for adequate crude oil supply to local refineries and other measures aimed at improving domestic fuel availability.
With petrol prices continuing to vary across locations, motorists and businesses are being forced to adjust their spending amid another round of increases in the downstream market.
