Fuel Prices: FCCPC Threatens Sanctions Over High Pump Price

  The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned oil marketers against exploiting consumers, saying current retail petrol prices do not reflect the sharp decline in global crude oil prices, and has threatened sanctions against companies found guilty of anti-competitive conduct. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Commission said its ongoing surveillance…

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Army Seizes N250m in Stolen Crude, Targets Delta Syndicates

Army Seizes N250m in Stolen Crude, Targets Delta Syndicates

The Nigerian Army has intensified its campaign against economic sabotage, dismantling 10 illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta. Between April 1 and April 26, 2026, troops confiscated over 156,000 litres of illicit product, comprising 130,000 litres of crude oil and 26,000 litres of diesel. These seizures, valued at approximately N250 million, represent a significant…

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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price to ₦1,200

  Dangote Refinery has reversed its recent fuel price adjustment, reducing the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit by ₦75 to ₦1,200 per litre, industry sources confirmed on Wednesday. The reduction comes weeks after the facility raised petrol prices to approximately ₦1,275 per litre, citing volatility in international oil markets that had elevated supply costs….

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We Import Petrol While Exporting Crude: A Masterclass in Economic Self-Sabotage

We Import Petrol While Exporting Crude: A Masterclass in Economic Self-Sabotage

On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) released its latest performance data, revealing a bittersweet reality. Nigeria averaged 1.64 million barrels per day (mbpd) of crude oil and condensates throughout 2025. While this shows a slight stabilization compared to previous years of rampant oil theft, it remains well below the…

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Nigeria’s Oil Money Problem: Why Rising Output Still Isn’t Paying the Bills

Nigeria pumped more crude oil in the first half of 2025, but the money did not follow. Despite a modest recovery in production, the Federal Government earned ₦16.2 trillion less than projected from oil between January and June, once again exposing the fragility of an economy still heavily tied to a volatile commodity. According to…

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