Petrol prices have increased sharply across several Nigerian states amid global oil market disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Prime 9ja Online reports that motorists in cities including Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna and Taraba have faced frequent changes in pump prices, sometimes within hours.
The rise follows multiple adjustments by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to its petrol gantry price within a week. The changes have pushed retail prices above ₦1,000 per litre in several parts of the country.
According to market observations cited by Arise News, some filling stations in Lagos have sold petrol for as high as ₦1,190 per litre. In Abuja, pump prices have ranged between ₦1,052 and ₦1,150 per litre, while Kaduna stations have recorded prices between ₦1,060 and ₦1,170.
The increases have also affected transportation costs. One commercial driver operating along the Federal Secretariat–Asokoro route in Abuja said passenger fares rose from ₦400 to ₦700 as fuel prices climbed.
The surge in petrol costs has been linked to rising international crude prices, with Brent crude trading above 90 dollars per barrel after supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Industry observers warn that continued volatility in the global market could lead to further increases in domestic fuel prices, with possible effects on transport costs and food prices across the country.