After the numerous promises made to Nigerians by industrialist Aliko Dangote about ensuring that fuel becomes more affordable, the reality at filling stations appears to be moving in the opposite direction.
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), has risen to as high as ₦1,040 per litre in Lagos and ₦1,080 per litre in Abuja, following fresh adjustments by fuel marketers. 
Fuel Prices Across Major Cities
A snapshot of prices across different fuel stations in major cities in Nigeria.
Lagos
₦1,040 per litre at NNPC Limited retail outlets in Ilasa, Apple Junction and Ago Palace Way
₦1,040 per litre at Emadeb Energy and PM Petroleum stations along the Oshodi–Apapa Motorway
₦1,050 per litre at a Techno Oil retail outlet in Festac Town
₦1,057 per litre at stations operated by MRS Oil Nigeria
Abuja
₦1,050 per litre at Gegu Oil Nigeria along the Kubwa Motorway
₦1,080 per litre at Empire Energy filling stations
₦959 per litre at a retail outlet operated by Ardova Plc (AP)
Port Harcourt
Prices are between ₦1,020 and ₦1,060 per litre depending on supply.
Kano
Prices range between ₦1,000 and ₦1,050 per litre.
Enugu and Owerri
Fuel is reported to be selling at ₦1,030 to ₦1,060 per litre at across various filling stations.
The variation in prices reflects differences in supply, transportation costs and pricing decisions by individual marketers.
Snapshot of Fuel Prices at NNPC Stations Across States
A review of prices at retail outlets operated by NNPC also shows similar price levels across several states.
The new petrol prices recorded at some NNPC filling stations include:
Lagos: ₦1,050 per litre
Ogun: ₦1,051 per litre
Abuja (FCT): ₦1,081 per litre
Bayelsa– ₦1,085 per litre
Benue– ₦1,076 per litre
Delta– ₦1,085 per litre
Sokoto– ₦1,083
The figures highlight how petrol prices have climbed above the ₦1,000 mark in many parts of the country, with slight differences depending on location and distribution costs.
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners have warned that it may reached ₦2,000. Dangote has also sent trucks parked in front of his refinery away.
Global Oil Market Pressure
The latest hike also comes amid growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have affected global crude oil prices.
On Friday, crude oil prices climbed to about $91 per barrel as tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran continued to escalate across the region.
Higher crude oil prices often translate into increased costs for refined petroleum products, which can influence fuel prices in markets such as Nigeria.
Impact on Nigerians
Rising petrol prices typically have ripple effects across the economy, particularly for transportation, logistics and small businesses that depend heavily on fuel.
Commercial transport operators and small business owners are often among the first to feel the impact whenever pump prices rise, as fuel accounts for a large share of their operating costs.
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