The month of March 2026 has been defined by a rapid succession of price adjustments at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Driven by global energy volatility, petrol gantry prices surged from ₦774 to ₦1,175 per litre within mere days. To help you track this economic shift, we have curated 10 essential investigative articles from Nigeria’s top media houses.
I. The Weekly Price Surge Timeline
1. Again, Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Gantry Price as Iran Conflict Rattles Oil Market
Writer: Abdulkareem Mojeed | Publication: Premium Times
This report details the jump to ₦995 per litre, citing the volatility of imported crude as the primary driver.
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2. Dangote Raises Petrol Price to ₦1,175/litre in Third Weekly Hike
Writer: Vanguard Desk | Publication: Vanguard News
A breakdown of the 18.1% price jump in 72 hours that stunned the downstream sector.
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3. Petrol Price May Hit ₦1,400/litre as Dangote Refinery Loading Stalls
Writer: Kingsley Jeremiah | Publication: The Guardian Nigeria
Investigates the temporary suspension of truck-out activities that preceded the price review.
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II. Economic Impact & Expert Analysis
4. Businesses Brace for Inflation Surge as Petrol Hits ₦1,300/ltr
Writer: Dare Olawin | Publication: The Punch
Explores how the Organized Private Sector is adjusting budgets for a fresh wave of inflation.
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5. Fuel Price: Dangote Refinery Fully Exposed To Global Crude Oil Prices — MD
Writer: Channels TV Editorial | Publication: Channels TV
Features insights from MD David Bird on rising shipping and freight costs totaling millions of dollars.
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6. Energy Experts Back Dangote, Slam Marketers over Blackmail Attempt
Writer: BusinessDay Team | Publication: BusinessDay Nigeria
A look at the friction between the refinery and marketers regarding “import-parity pricing.”
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III. Broader Market Shifts (Diesel & Politics)
7. Dangote Refinery Raises Diesel to ₦1,620; Aviation Fuel Follows
Writer: Achojah Aruegodore | Publication: 21st Century Chronicle
Documents the significant hike in diesel prices, which hit manufacturing and logistics hardest.
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8. Dangote: Tinubu Presidency Keeps Mum as Fuel Price Hits ₦1,400 per Liter
Writer: Daily Post Reporters | Publication: Daily Post Nigeria
Focuses on the lack of government intervention during the 10-day pricing crisis.
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9. Why Fuel Prices are Unlikely to Fall Despite Local Refining
Writer: APA News Editor | Publication: APAnews
Explains the structural link between local refining and international financing costs.
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10. Energy Experts: Importers Bringing Fuel at almost ₦1,000 per Litre
Writer: ThisDay Staff | Publication: ThisDay Live
Compares Dangote’s coastal delivery price of ₦948 to the landing cost of imported fuel.
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