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Market battles at the gantry: How competition, not refining cost, sets petrol prices (1)

Explore why petrol prices in Nigeria are driven by market competition, global forces, and exchange rates, not just local refining costs. Understand the evo Read More: https://punchng.com/market-battles-at-the-gantry-how-competition-not-refining-cost-sets-petrol-prices-1/

Market battles at the gantry: How competition, not refining cost, sets petrol prices (1)

A quiet but intense competition has emerged in Nigeria's petrol pricing system, with market forces and global market movements, rather than refining costs, now largely determining fuel prices. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a $20 billion facility capable of processing 650,000 barrels of crude per day, has been operational since September 2024, yet petrol prices have not decreased as anticipated.

This report examines the factors influencing petrol prices in Nigeria, revealing a more complex and interconnected system than previously believed.

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