Petrol price cut: Dangote refinery and marketers disagree over reason for drop
Dangote Refinery and Nigerian petroleum marketers have offered differing explanations for the recent drop in petrol prices.
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FG suspends 15% import duty on petrol, diesel — NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the proposed 15% import duty on petrol and diesel will no longer be implemented, assuring Nigerians of sufficient fuel supply.
Petrol price may rise to N1,163 per litre as FG seeks N4.8tr annual revenue from new tariff
The Nigerian government’s proposed 15 per cent import duty and 7.5 per cent VAT on fuel could raise annual revenue by N4.8 trillion while pushing petrol prices from around N950 to N1,163.75 per litre.
Dangote Refinery dismisses reports of importing high-sulphur petrol
Dangote Refinery has debunked reports alleging it imported petrol with high sulphur content, insisting the shipment was only feedstock used in refining.
Petrol now N945 in Abuja, marketers blame PENGASSAN strike
Petrol prices surged to as high as N945 per litre in Abuja as supply disruptions from the PENGASSAN strike triggered scarcity and depot price hikes.
NUPENG declares Oshiomhole “persona non grata” over comments on Dangote refinery strike
NUPENG has declared Senator Adams Oshiomhole persona non grata for criticising PENGASSAN’s strike against Dangote Refinery, accusing him of betraying Nigerian workers and rationalising their victimisation.
FG: Dangote Refinery must succeed, Nigeria greater than PENGASSAN
The Federal Government has declared the Dangote Refinery a vital national asset, urging PENGASSAN to avoid crippling actions and stressing that “Nigeria is greater than PENGASSAN.”
Petrol still N865 despite Dangote’s price cut, free delivery
Despite Dangote Refinery’s logistics-free petrol delivery at N820 per litre, most filling stations continue to sell above N865, frustrating motorists expecting price relief.
Dangote offered sacked workers five years’ salaries without work – Sources
Dangote Refinery offered to pay sacked workers five years’ salaries without work, but PENGASSAN rejected the plan, securing redeployment instead.
PENGASSAN President Osifo clarifies why sttrike against Dangote refinery was suspended
PENGASSAN suspended its nationwide strike against Dangote Refinery out of respect for government intervention but vowed to resume if agreed terms are breached.