Amanze Chinonye
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has rolled back a recent petrol price increase, bringing the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) down to ₦1,200 per litre from about ₦1,275 per litre, following a sharp decline in global crude oil prices.
The reversal comes as global crude benchmarks, including Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI), fell significantly in recent weeks.
Analysts attribute the decline to easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly between the United States and Iran, which reduced supply-disruption risks in critical transit routes like the Strait of Hormuz .
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This drop in crude costs directly affects refining operations, allowing refiners like Dangote to adjust prices downward. Industry experts note that even brief reductions in geopolitical risk can erode earlier price premiums, making petrol cheaper for consumers in deregulated markets like Nigeria.
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Market Impact
The swift rollback highlights the close link between international oil movements and domestic fuel pricing, despite the country’s growing local refining capacity.
Competitive pressures among marketers also contributed, as depot owners quickly realigned their ex-depot prices to maintain market share.
Consumers and transport operators welcomed the relief, though analysts warn it may be temporary. Any rebound in crude prices, especially renewed geopolitical tensions could quickly push domestic petrol prices higher again.
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