NNPC Fuel Price: Petrol begin sell from N488 upwards as Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation confam increase - BBC News Pidgin (2023)

NNPC Fuel Price: Petrol begin sell from N488 upwards as Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation confam increase - BBC News Pidgin (1)

Premium Motor Spirit wey pipo sabi as petrol now dey sell for Four hundred and eighty eight (N488) for di Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. (NNPC).

NNPC Limited confam am for one statement dem release on Wednesday.

“We don adjust our pump prices of PMS across our retail outlets, in line wit current market realities.”, dem tok.

Although for di statement wey Garba Deen Muhammad di Chief Corporate Communications Officer sign, dem no tok di official price wey dem cap di sale of PMS.

But for di NNPCL outlets wey BBC Pidgin monitor for Ikoyi, Omole Estate, Kassa area and Fagba axis all for Lagos state, Nigeria biggest commercial city, e show say dis na di new price dem dey sell di product as at Wednesday, 31 May, 2023.

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Di price of petrol for Portharcourt, Rivers state, na N511, for Kano N540 and for Abuja na N535. Di price vary for different states.

Before now NNPC dey sell petrol for N184.

One commercial driver also confam to BBC Pidgin say im buy petrol for N488.

Dis new development dey come afta Nigerians begin experience fuel scarcity wey start following di announcement of President Bola Tinubu on fuel subsidy.

Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu bin declare on im inauguration day say "Subsidy don go.".

Following dis announcement, effect of di subsidy don begin bite hard on Nigerians wit long queues for di few filling stations wey dey sell, stranded passengers for bus-stops, price hike on transportation, food items, goods and services.

Although removal of subsidy suppose come to effect on 1 July, 2023 as di 2023 budget don already cover di subsidy for di first part of di year.

Long queues, stranded passengers lament fuel scarcity

BBC Pidgin monitor di fuel situations for Lagos state and for some oda parts of di kontri.

“I buy fuel N488 per litre from NNPC,” Dis na wetin one commercial driver wey dey ply Obalende to Ikoyi axis for Lagos state, Nigeria commercial capital tell BBC Pidgin.

“I don dey dis queue for more dan one hour, 30 minutes no vehicle”, “I don tire, financially, emotionally, physically, I dey traumatized, di situation dey terrible. I comot my house since around 6:30am and I neva still reach wia I dey go within Lagos.”

Some oda passengers wey dey stranded for bus-stops tok as di fuel scarcity continue to bite hard across di kontri.

Long queues form for filling station and some pipo don spend long hours for there.

From Lagos, to Oyo, Ogun, Abuja, Kano, Kwara, Enugu, Rivers state, and oda parts of di kontri, di situation na di same. Long queues dey for di few filling stations wey dey sell fuel. Odas wey no dey sell lock dia shop.

Despite assurances from di Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and di Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) say plenty supply of di product dey to meet di demands of consumer, di situation no calm down at all, na still di same.

‘ I spend di night for fuel station and still neva get’

Yusuf Abubakar wey dey stay Kano for northwest Nigeria tell BBC News Pidgin say e spend di night for fuel station and still neva get fuel.

Yusuf like many Nigerians at di moment dey struggle to get fuel wey dem go use for dia daily activities.

“I don dey here since 8pm yesterday and I still dey here and neva get.”

“I suppose dey work by now but dey here dey struggle for fuel, dis don spoil my planned activities for today.”

Total Fuel station for Zoo road wia e spend di night na one of di few stations wey dey sell N195 per litre.

But oda privately owned stations dey sell as high as 400 per litre while many odas dey closed at di moment.

Anoda motorist Hamisu Abu say na 5am e join queue but im car still dey outside di station.

E say e dey pray say dis new goment go bring di problem under control in no time so dat pipo no go continue to suffer.

Fotos of how di fuel scarcity dey bite

Wetin be Fuel Subsidy?

Fuel subsidy na form of goment intervention to reduce di cost of fuel.

Goment dey provide direct financial support to oil companies, so dat dem go fit reduce di price of di product to consumers (Nigerians) to make am dey affordable for dem.

Nigeria na one of Africa largest producers of crude oil, and e dey rely heavily on dis resource for dia economic growth.

Sake of say Nigeria no get refinery, dem gatz export dia crude oil go anoda kontri come import di refined crude oil. Di money wey dem go take refine dis crude oil dey expensive and make e for no be burden on consumers, goment dey pay some part of di money to marketers.

Therefore goment dey control di price and na di amount dem tell marketers to sell, dem go sell am.

Dis na how common pipo dey benefit from goment, according to dem.

Di official reason for oil subsidies na to reduce di impact of rising global oil prices on Nigerians.

Fuel subsidy don dey di kontri since di 1970s.

Dem institutionalise am for1977, under di regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo wit di promulgation of di Price Control Act wey make am illegal for some products (including petrol) to dey sold above di regulated price.

Between 2006-2018, Nigeria don spend about 10 trillion Naira on petroleum subsidies.

How di removal of subsidy go affect Nigerians

Di Programme Director of di Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, Akintunde Babatunde explain say wit di Petroleum Industrial Act (2021) wey di former President Muhammadu Buhari sign into law, clear mandate say make di downstream sector dey decentralised.

Di petroleum Industrial Act (2021) provide for total deregulation of di petroleum downstream sector to drive investment and growth.

Dis one mean say di market go determine how much dem wan dey sell petrol.

"Goment no go dey control di price of fuel again, na di individual marketer go dey determine how much dem wan sell dia product. Some markerters fit dey sell for N400 or N405, di price go depend on how much dem buy am for di global market." Akintunde tok.

E add say speculations dey say di price of petrol fit go as high as N500, N700 or more but if e no reach or make e pass as e go depend on di global prices.

Akintunde say wit di removal of subsidy, di effect na say di prices of goods and services go increase. Price of transportation go rise.

However, if di goment fit use di money dem dey use as subsidy for infrastructural development, take am build roads, schools and oda social amenities, e go make sense for Nigerians, e add.

Managing Managing Consultant of Flame Academy and Consulting Limited Orji Udemezue say removal of fuel subsidy na good thing but di prices of food and oda essential commodities go up.

“No doubt say removal of fuel subsidy go free up unnecessary expenditure goment dey use subsidize fuel. Wen you remove subsidy, market go move wit market price. Na good thing for dis economy to relieve himself of di burden. But then consequences dey, prices of food items go high, garri, rice, tomato, everything for market go go up.

Inflation dey rise. Removing subsidy go help economy run beta but go further damage di poverty level. Total removal fit no work at this time.”

FAQs

How much is 1 liter of fuel in Nigeria? ›

Price of petrol across Nigeria today

For Lagos, price of fuel range from di official pump price of N185 to up N600 per litre.

How much is fuel in USA? ›

Stats
Value from Last Week3.655
Change from Last Week1.42%
Value from 1 Year Ago4.977
Change from 1 Year Ago-25.52%
FrequencyWeekly
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Has fuel subsidy been removed in Nigeria? ›

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How much is 1 litre of fuel in usa? ›

Average gasoline price per liter in selected countries in June 2020 (in U.S. dollars)
CharacteristicPrice per liter in U.S. dollars
Spain1.26
Japan1.21
Canada0.76
United States0.55
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Jan 31, 2023

How much is fuel per litre in USA? ›

USA Gasoline prices, 12-Jun-2023
USA Gasoline pricesLitreGallon
USD1.0293.895
EUR0.9543.611

Is petrol cheaper in USA? ›

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How much does 1 gallon of fuel cost in USA? ›

US avg.

While the current national average of $3.60 is a far cry from the 2022 peak of $3.66 a gallon, it's higher than the average cost of gas since 2018: $2.95 a gallon.

What is petrol called in USA? ›

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Who buys Nigerian gas? ›

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What will happen to Nigeria if crude oil is exhausted? ›

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How many refineries are in Nigeria? ›

Nigeria's core problem is that it relies almost entirely on expensive imports to meet its gasoline needs — despite being Africa's largest oil and gas producer. Nigeria has four state-owned refineries, but they have become dilapidated and idle due to mismanagement.

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Gas Price Prediction 2030
YearsAvg PriceLowest Price
April 2030$15.81$14.71
May 2030$16.17$15.04
June 2030$16.52$15.37
July 2030$16.88$15.69
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How much will gas be in 2050? ›

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Feb 22, 2023

What will future fuel prices be in 2023? ›

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Which country has the cheapest fuel in the world? ›

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How many Litres is a US gallon of petrol? ›

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What country has cheapest gas? ›

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  • Libya. ...
  • Iran. ...
  • Angola. ...
  • Algeria. ...
  • Kuwait. ...
  • Egypt. ...
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What country has the most expensive gas? ›

At 3.82 U.S. dollars per gallon in October 2022, regular all formulation retail gasoline prices in the United States were considerably lower than in Hong Kong or the Central African Republic, which reported the highest gasoline prices in the world at the end of October 2022. Norway also ranked high this year.

Which country has the most expensive petrol? ›

Although set to provide more reprieve for motorists, who endured a tough 2022 at the pumps, South Africa's fuel price flip-flopping, at its peak of over R26-litre a litre for 95, still stands in contrast to Hong Kong that currently tops the list of country/territory with the highest fuel cost of fuel per litre.

Who controls gas prices in USA? ›

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Why is fuel expensive in USA? ›

Gasoline taxes

Federal, state, and local government taxes also contribute to the retail price of gasoline. The federal tax on motor gasoline is 18.40 cents per gallon, which includes an excise tax of 18.30 cents per gallon and the federal Leaking Underground Storage Tank fee of 0.1 cents per gallon.

Is petrol cheaper in India or USA? ›

Petrol in India is cheaper than in countries like Hong Kong, Germany and the UK but costlier than in China, Brazil, Japan, the US, Russia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, a BOB Economics Research report showed.

Will fuel prices go down in USA? ›

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Where is the most expensive gas in the US? ›

California has often been the state with the highest gas prices, with drivers paying an average of $6.40 a gallon in July 2022. While the average price of gas in Washington is $4.93, some motorists are paying over $5 for gas in some counties, according to AAA data.

What state has the cheapest fuel in the United States? ›

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What is diesel called in USA? ›

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Who buys gas from USA? ›

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Who is the richest oil and gas in Nigeria? ›

Mohammed Indimi (Oriental Energy Resources)

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How many years will Nigeria oil last? ›

Oil Reserves in Nigeria

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How much crude oil is left in Nigeria? ›

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How long will USA gas last? ›

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What are the highest gas prices in the US 2023? ›

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What will U.S. gas prices be in 2025? ›

Gas Price Prediction 2025
YearsAvg PriceLowest Price
January 2025$4.17$3.87
February 2025$4.27$3.97
March 2025$4.37$4.06
April 2025$4.47$4.15
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Will gas be around in 20 years? ›

The short answer is no, or at least not in the next couple of decades. There are just too many gas-engine cars on the road, with after-market suppliers and local garages supporting the repair of internal combustion engines. Even so, your next new car could be an EV.

How much oil will the US use in 2050? ›

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Will there be gas cars in 2050? ›

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Will oil prices continue to rise in 2023? ›

A survey of 43 economists and analysts forecast Brent crude would average $84.73 a barrel in 2023, down from the $87.1 consensus in April and current levels of around $73.

What will oil prices be in 2023 and 2024? ›

Forecast overview
Notable Forecast Changes20232024
Percentage change1.6%1.8%
Brent spot average (current forecast) (dollars per barrel)$79.54$83.51
Previous forecast$78.65$74.47
Percentage change1.1%12.1%
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What will oil and gas prices be in 2023? ›

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How much is 1 gallon of fuel in Nigeria? ›

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How much is gallon in Nigeria? ›

GAL to NGN
AmountToday at 10:10 pm
1 GALNGN 465.32
5 GALNGN 2,326.60
10 GALNGN 4,653.19
50 GALNGN 23,265.95
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How much is a liter of diesel in Nigeria now? ›

Diesel price in Nigeria today is N145.

How much is diesel per litre in Nigeria? ›

The average retail price of diesel also called Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) paid by consumers rose from a lower cost of N539. 32 per litre recorded in the corresponding month of last year to a higher cost of N836.

How much is a gallon of gas in USA? ›

Today's Gas Prices By State. Today's average price of gas in the U.S. is $3.58 per gallon, unchanged from yesterday, down $0.01 from last week and up $0.04 from last month.

Where is cheapest petrol in the world? ›

Venezuela is the world's cheapest country to buy petrol, where amazingly it costs just 2 pence (GBP) a litre. This is because it's home to some of the biggest oil reserves in the world.

How much money is 1 gallon of gas? ›

US avg.

While the current national average of $3.60 is a far cry from the 2022 peak of $3.66 a gallon, it's higher than the average cost of gas since 2018: $2.95 a gallon. This means what you'll pay at the pump in 2023 is about $0.65 more expensive than the national six-year average.

How much is a gallon in China? ›

Gas Prices Around the World
CountryPrice as of Nov. 21 in USD per gallonHeader Cell - Column 3
China$4.74Row 5 - Cell 3
Denmark$7.59Row 6 - Cell 3
France$6.83Row 7 - Cell 3
Finland$7.72Row 8 - Cell 3
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Nov 28, 2022

How much is 1 pure water in Nigeria? ›

The statement appealed to citizens to be understanding and bear with the association. ATWAP had increased the price of a bag of pure water to N200 on November 11, 2021.

Which country in Africa has the cheapest fuel? ›

1 .

Angola has remained the only African country that sells its petrol at a low cost. The country is ranked as the first in Africa and third in the world where petrol prices are cheap. The petrol price in Angola is sold at $0.24 per litre.

How much is a truck of diesel in Nigeria? ›

Nigeria Diesel prices, litre, 12-Jun-2023

Nigeria: The price of diesel is 842.25 Nigerian Naira per litre. For comparison, the average price of diesel in the world for this period is 555.19 Nigerian Naira. The chart below shows the price of diesel in the country relative to other countries.

Why is diesel so expensive in Nigeria? ›

Refining Costs and Profits:

Sometimes, the cost of processing this crude to its various components becomes so high that diesel fuel suppliers and marketers get it at an exorbitant rate.

How much is diesel in Nigeria in 2023? ›

98 per litre recorded in the corresponding month of last year to a higher cost of N836. 91 per litre in February 2023.

How much is a 1000 litre diesel fuel tank in Nigeria? ›

A 1000 litre diesel fuel tank price in Nigeria varies depending on several factors such as brand, material, and location of purchase. On average, a 1000 litre diesel fuel tank in Nigeria can cost between ₦200,000 to ₦1,000,000. However, the price may be higher or lower depending on the aforementioned factors.

How much is 1 litre of diesel in ghana? ›

NEW FUEL PRICES PER LITRE, SUPER XP: 5.195 per litre DIESEL XP: 5.195 per litre | GOIL PLC.

How much is 1 litre of diesel in south africa? ›

The wholesale price of diesel decreased inland from R21. 99/l in May 2022 to R20. 15/l in May 2023 and from R21. 34/l to R19.

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