Lagos receives five fuel vessels as supply concerns mount
Lagos has received five vessels carrying petrol and diesel, bringing relief amid growing fuel supply concerns. The ships delivered about 95,000 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit and Automotive Gas Oil within two days. According to the Nigerian Ports Authority, the vessels arrived between March 27 and March 29, 2026. Some of the deliveries were […]
Dangote Refinery resorts to gasoline imports amid RFCC downtime
Dangote Refinery is facing fresh operational pressure as its Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracker (RFCC) remains shut for a prolonged period. According to global commodities intelligence firm Kpler, the downtime has limited the refinery’s ability to fully process crude, forcing it to adjust operations to keep other units running. To manage the challenge, the 650,000 barrels-per-day […]
Dangote Refinery failed to meet domestic supply target — NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has disclosed that the Dangote Refinery did not meet its domestic fuel supply target. The regulator said the refinery’s output fell below the expected volume meant for local consumption, despite its massive capacity and importance to Nigeria’s energy sector. According to NMDPRA, the shortfall affected plans […]
Sell Port Harcourt, three other NNPCL refineries in 2026 – PETROAN to Nigerian Govt
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has advised the Federal Government to sell the Port Harcourt refinery along with three other refineries operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in 2026. The group believes that private sector control will improve efficiency and reduce the burden on government resources. PETROAN […]
Why Nigerian marketers cut fuel price – Dangote Refinery
The Dangote Refinery has explained why fuel marketers in Nigeria recently reduced petrol prices. According to the refinery, the price cuts reflect adjustments in the global oil market and increased local supply, which have made fuel more accessible to consumers. The company noted that improved distribution and the commencement of local refining operations have helped […]
Nigerian govt mulls sale of NNPCL refineries
The Nigerian government is reportedly looking into the possibility of selling the refineries owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). According to top officials, this option is being reviewed as part of wider plans to reform the oil sector and improve fuel supply across the country. The move comes after years of investment […]
Fuel price drop imminent as marketers resume loading at Dangote Refinery
Nigerians may soon experience a drop in fuel prices as petroleum marketers confirm that loading activities have resumed at the Dangote Refinery. This development follows weeks of fuel supply shortages and rising pump prices across the country. The President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Maigandi, told DAILY POST that its […]
NNPC hikes petrol price to N915 in Lagos, N945 in Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has increased the cost of petrol. In Lagos, a litre now sells for N915, while in Abuja, it is N945. This is a jump of N45 in Lagos and N35 in Abuja when compared to the previous prices of N870 and N910 per litre. Other petrol stations are also […]
50-year-old man arrested for supplying food and fuel to bandits in Katsina
A 50-year-old man named Bashar Abubakar has been arrested for helping bandits in Katsina State by giving them food and petrol. Bashar, who is from Gwarzo town in Kano State, was caught by local vigilante members in his community. A security expert, Zagazola Makama, shared a video showing Bashar admitting that he gave petrol to […]
Port Harcourt Refinery Confirms Reducing Operations for Upgrades
The Port Harcourt Refining Company has addressed concerns about its operations, clarifying that it did not completely halt production but rather scaled down its activities for necessary upgrades. Moyi Maidunama, the Executive Director of Operations at Nigerian Pipeline and Storage Company Limited, spoke about the situation during a tour of the refinery led by Managing […]