Consumers groan as petrol prices climb above N1,300/litre — Marketers raise rates thrice in one week

August 30, 2026

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja

ABUJA — Consumers have expressed concern over the continued volatility in petrol prices across the country, calling on the Federal Government to intervene and ensure stability in the downstream petroleum sector.

Checks by Vanguard on Sunday showed that retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, had again increased their pump prices by between N60 and N75 per litre, following similar adjustments by Dangote Refinery and other depot owners.

In Abuja, MRS, a Dangote Refinery partner station, raised its pump price from N1,250 to N1,310 per litre. The product sold for N1,230 per litre a week ago.