Fuel Price Competition Intensifies as Nigerians Choose Cheaper Options at NNPCL, Others
Story: Written by Myra December 9,2025
Many Nigerians are increasingly turning away from petrol supplied by outlets linked to Dangote Refinery, opting instead for cheaper fuel at NNPCL and other retail stations, DAILY POST has gathered.
Patronage at several MRS filling stations in Abuja has dropped significantly. The stations, owned by Alhaji Sayyu Idris Dantata — a half-brother to Dangote Group Chairman, Aliko Dangote — currently sell petrol at N945 per litre, about N25 higher than the N920 per litre offered at nearby NNPCL and AA RANO outlets.
During visits to MRS stations along the Kubwa Expressway and in Lugbe, DAILY POST observed fewer queues and reduced customer traffic compared to previous months.
A station manager, who declined to be named, confirmed that sales have dipped since November 2025 due to the higher price.
“Our customer numbers have dropped. The queues are much shorter because our price is higher.
Management sent a circular to reduce the pump price to N920, but it hasn’t been implemented yet. We’re hoping for a downward review to regain customers,” he said.
Commenting on the trend, PETROAN National President, Billy Gillis-Harry, acknowledged the pricing concerns affecting the downstream petroleum sector. He warned Nigerians not to base their choices solely on cheaper pump prices, stressing that unrealistic pricing could lead to larger supply issues.
“We must stabilize PMS pricing. Our appeal to Nigerians is: don’t let a cheap price deceive you.
If pricing is not properly structured, the effects will surface in the coming weeks and months,” he cautioned.
DAILY POST also reports that NNPCL and several other filling stations have reduced fuel prices twice in two weeks, with current rates in Abuja and surrounding areas hovering between N920 and N945 as of Monday, December 8, 2025.
