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MRS increases fuel price by N85 per litre

MRS, NIPCO and Mobil lifted pump prices as higher crude costs pushed petrol rates to as much as N1,430 a litre, NAN reported.

  • MRS filling stations in Abuja raised petrol prices by N85 per litre to N1,395 from N1,310 per litre on Saturday, following Dangote Refinery's wholesale price increase.
  • Global crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel, prompting Dangote Petroleum Refinery to raise gantry prices; Brent and WTI crude currently trade at $104 and $100 per barrel, respectively.
  • Chinedu Ukadike, The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association , confirmed marketers adjusted pump prices following frequent wholesale changes, creating uncertainty for both consumers and retailers.
  • Economist Aliyu Ilias warned that rising fuel costs will increase transportation and production expenses, deepening economic hardship for Nigerians while worsening inflation figures in coming weeks.
  • Owei Lakemfa of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity urged Nigeria to strengthen regulatory frameworks and economic planning to shield citizens from global oil price fluctuations.
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Daily Post Nigeria broke the news in Nigeria on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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