The NNPC and other filling stations have increased petrol prices across Abuja after Dangote Refinery raised its ex-depot price to N1,265 per litre.

The development came in spite of a decline in international crude oil prices from 92 dollars barrel to 87.31 dollars per barrel.

Nigerian petrol prices soar as Dangote Refinery raises costs to N1,310/litre, defying falling crude prices. Households and businesses face mounting pressure.

Petrol prices are heading towards N1,500 per litre as Nigerian marketers raise pump prices despite falling crude oil prices and elevated domestic depot costs.