Filling Stations Slash Petrol Prices as Landing Cost Falls, NNPC, Marketers Import 2 Billion Litres
Recent data has shown that the landing cost of petrol and other petroleum products has crashed
Information from the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) shows that the cost reduced to N975 per litre
The development has led to filling stations adjusting the prices of various petroleum products nationwide,
the Lado petrol station along the Iju-Ishaga axis, officials were seen dispensing petrol to motorists at N1,050 from N1,125 it sold the product last week’
The station’s manager, who spoke anonymously, confirmed that the new price is a directive from the company’s management.
“Last week, we sold at N1,120 and N1,080 per litre due to prevailing circumstances. However, we have been asked to slash the price further,” he said.
NNPC marketers import 2 billion litres
The development comes as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and other marketers imported over two billion litres of petrol in 42 days from October 1 to November 11, 2024.
As marketers increased petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel imports, local refiners kicked against the development, asking the government to stop issuing import licenses to marketers.
Marketers disagree with Dangote, other refineries
However, oil marketers insisted that the downstream petroleum sector had been deregulated and dealers could source products anywhere.
The marketers also said that refined product costs had begun crashing due to subsidy removal.
Some dealers announced that petrol prices have crashed from N1,200 to N1,080 per litre in some locations.
NNPC others import petrol in 42 days
Punch reports that during the 42 days, the NNPC and its partners imported 1.5 million metric tonnes of petrol, 414,018.764MT of diesel, and 13,500MT of aviation fuel, all worth about N3 trillion or $1.8 billion.
According to the report, one metric tonne of petrol equals 1,341 litres, meaning 1.5 million metric tonnes is 2.011 billion litres of petrol.
Petrol imports continue as the Nigerian government tries to end imports through the naira-for-crude sale arrangement with Dangote and other domestic refineries.
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) disclosed in a recent report that petrol imports into Nigeria spiked in October compared to September 2024.
NNPC gives conditions for buying Dangote petrol
Legit.ng earlier reported that the NNPC has debunked a recent report saying it has ended petrol import in favour of local refineries such as Dangote Refinery.
The national oil company called the report a misrepresentation and misinterpretation of fact.
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, a report attributed to the NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, said that the state oil firm had stopped importing fuel to support domestic refineries.
