Key points
- Dangote cut gantry price by N129 per litre today, offering relief. The move follows increased refinery output and market pressure.
- Several private depots trimmed prices after Dangote’s new rate was set. Retailers reacted to stay competitive and protect market share.
- Dangote says smuggling still pressures prices but volumes are rising. The firm vows steady supply rather than short-term high profit.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery lowered its petrol gantry price to N699 per litre today. The change slashes the Premium Motor Spirit benchmark by N129. This adjustment is the refinery’s 20th petrol price move this year.
The new rate took effect on December 11, 2025 and it is confirmed. An anonymous refinery official gave this confirmation to industry watchers. The source said the cut shows Dangote’s push for cheaper fuel.
How the price move played out across depots
Several private depots moved quickly after Dangote set its new rate. Sigmund Depot cut its ex-depot price by four naira. Bulk Strategic trimmed by three naira and TechnoOil cut by fifteen naira.
Other depots made smaller, cautious shifts in response today. This reaction shows how Dangote now sets a market floor. See how Dangote moved prices earlier in the year. Dangote refinery cuts petrol price
Dangote’s production, politics and border pressure
Dangote said output has risen and will rise further soon. Company leaders told officials they will keep cutting prices. The firm met President Bola Tinubu and reiterated this pledge.
Smuggling remains a clear challenge at many borders today. Dangote noted Nigerian petrol can be up to fifty-five percent cheaper. This price gap fuels cross-border theft and illegal flows.
Market impact and government signals
Markets saw immediate downward pressure on retail prices after the move. Retail chains and independent stations raced to match new rates. The change may cool pump-price volatility during the holiday season.
Analysts say steady refinery supply can push importers out over time. Dangote aims for long-term market presence over quick profit. The strategy could stabilize domestic fuel costs if sustained volumes hold.
What Dangote says about supply and the future
Dangote affirmed petrol and diesel will remain reasonably priced as volumes rise. The refinery emphasised long-term market presence rather than rapid margin gains. It also urged stronger cross-border controls to limit smuggling.
The refinery has also exported product to some markets recently. That move signals growing capacity to serve outside Nigeria’s borders. For more on Dangote’s regional trade moves, read this report. Dangote refinery exports petrol to US
What consumers should expect next
Consumers may see local pump prices ease in coming days. But depot-level spreads and logistics will still shape retail costs. Watch for more small depot adjustments as the market reacts.
