Nigerians woke up to another pocket-draining surprise on Wednesday as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) adjusted the pump price of petrol in major cities.
Across NNPCL retail outlets, petrol now sells for ₦835 per litre in Lagos and ₦839 per litre in Abuja, sparking fresh outrage and anxiety among motorists and commuters.
The increase was effected quietly but swiftly, with filling stations updating their meters the same day. For many Nigerians already battling rising transport fares and cost of living, the timing couldn’t be worse.
This development comes just a day after the Dangote Refinery announced an upward review of its PMS price, suggesting a wider ripple effect in the downstream oil market.
While no official explanation accompanied the adjustment, the hike has already triggered intense conversations online, with many Nigerians asking how much higher fuel prices can go before daily life becomes unbearable.
As fuel costs climb, transport fares, food prices, and essential services are expected to follow — once again shifting the burden to ordinary citizens.
For now, Nigerians brace themselves, wallets in hand, as the fuel rollercoaster continues.
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