The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other filling stations have increased petrol pump prices twice within 24 hours, with NNPCL outlets now selling the product at ₦875 per litre in parts of Abuja.
A survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed that the latest adjustment came barely a day after NNPCL raised its pump price to ₦839 per litre on Wednesday, up from ₦815.
The new price has taken effect at NNPCL retail outlets in Gwarimpa, Kubwa Express, Wuse Zones 4 and 6, and other areas of the Federal Capital Territory.
A fuel attendant at one of the stations, who requested anonymity, confirmed the development.
“We were informed last night (Wednesday), but we started dispensing at ₦875 per litre on Thursday. Before then, we sold at ₦839, which had just gone up from ₦815,” she said.
The adjustment means NNPCL has increased petrol prices by ₦60 per litre within 24 hours.
Private fuel marketers have also adjusted their prices upward. Ranoil, Empire Energy and other filling stations in Abuja were seen selling petrol at between ₦899 and ₦900 per litre.
Meanwhile, MRS filling stations increased their pump price by ₦100, selling at ₦839 per litre.
A manager at an MRS outlet in Abuja confirmed that the company’s retail price stood at ₦839 as of Thursday.
The latest surge follows a recent increase in ex-depot prices by Dangote Refinery and depot owners, which reportedly rose above ₦799 per litre.
