Motorists in the nation’s capital got some relief on Monday as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) reduced the pump price of premium motor spirit (petrol) at its retail outlets to ₦815 per litre.
The adjustment marks a ₦20 drop from the previous ₦835 per litre, according to checks at several NNPCL stations across the Federal Capital Territory.
The new price took effect quietly on Sunday evening and was visible at outlets in Wuse Zones 4 and 6, along the Keffi-Abuja Road, and on the Kubwa Expressway.
A station attendant, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the change came as a directive from management.
Despite the cut, NNPCL’s price remains ₦76 higher than the ₦739 per litre offered at MRS filling stations, which are supplied directly by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The latest reduction follows NNPCL’s December 19, 2025, slash of ₦80, bringing prices down to ₦835 per litre in response to intensified competition in the downstream sector.
That earlier move was triggered by Dangote Refinery’s decision to lower its ex-depot (gantry) price to ₦699 per litre, sparking a broader price war among major players.
Industry observers say the adjustments reflect growing pressure from increased local refining capacity and efforts to pass on benefits to consumers in a deregulated market.
While the drop offers modest relief amid high living costs, many Nigerians continue to call for further reductions to ease transportation and commodity prices nationwide.
