The month of March 2026 has witnessed a historic surge in petrol prices, with pump rates hitting ₦1,300 per litre across major Nigerian cities. Behind the headlines are 12 dedicated journalists whose investigative reports are helping Nigerians understand the intersection of the global energy crisis and the pricing strategies of the Dangote Refinery. Here are the top journalists tracking the crisis.
I. The Investigative Leaders
1. Abdulkareem Mojeed | Premium Times
The go-to reporter for the rapid-fire ex-depot adjustments at the Dangote Refinery. Mojeed has chronicled the weekly jumps that took petrol from ₦874 to over ₦1,100 at the gantry level.
Read Abdulkareem’s Latest Report
2. Kingsley Jeremiah | The Guardian Nigeria
Jeremiah is known for his deep-dive analysis into the “Naira-for-Crude” deal. His March reports explore why the local refinery remains “fully exposed” to global dollar shocks.
Read Kingsley’s Analysis
3. Isaac Anyaogu | BusinessDay
Anyaogu provides a high-level economic lens, explaining the “Import Parity” model and its impact on the Nigerian consumer’s pocket.
Read Isaac’s Energy Desk Insights
II. Real-Time Market Monitors
4. Okiki Adeduyite | The Punch
Lead reporter for retail price tracking. Adeduyite documents the day-to-day changes at filling stations like MRS and AA Rano as they crossed the ₦1,250 mark.
Follow Okiki’s Morning Recap
5. Emmanuel Addeh | ThisDay
Focuses on the state-owned oil giant, NNPCL, and its struggle to maintain domestic supply while global crude prices skyrocket past $100 per barrel.
Read Emmanuel’s Reports
6. Ogaga Ariemu | Daily Post Nigeria
Ariemu provides the fastest updates on pump price changes in Abuja and Lagos, often breaking news of NNPCL price reviews within hours of implementation.
Read Ogaga’s Breaking News
III. Specialized & Economic Reporting
7. Olumide Adeosun | Premium Times
Specializes in energy financing and the structural barriers preventing lower petrol prices in a deregulated market.
Read Olumide’s Energy Briefs
8. Muyiwa Lucas | The Nation
A veteran reporter tracking the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the friction between marketers and depot owners.
Read Muyiwa’s Market Analysis
9. Gbenga Oloniniran | Nairametrics
Tracking the numbers: Oloniniran links global Brent Crude benchmarks to Nigeria’s 2026 fiscal budget and FX reserve health.
Follow Gbenga’s Data Analysis
10. Murtala Abdullahi | HumAngle
Explores the security side of energy—how international conflicts impact oil transit routes and ripple into Nigeria.
Read Murtala’s Security Briefs
11. Dare Olawin | The Punch
Specializes in the impact on the industrial sector, documenting how petrol hikes are affecting manufacturing hubs like Agbara and Kano.
Read Dare’s Industrial Reports
12. Waliat Musa | The Guardian Nigeria
Tracking the human element: Musa focuses on the resurgence of fuel queues and the hardship of commuters as transport fares rise.
Follow Waliat’s On-Ground Reporting
Featured Video Analysis
For a detailed breakdown of the projections that petrol could hit ₦1,500 due to these international supply shocks, watch the report below:
