{
  "id": 15031624,
  "title": "BREAKING: NNPCL increases petrol price amid disputed fuel discount",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/breaking-nnpcl-increases-petrol-price-amid-disputed-fuel-discount",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T20:00:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/nnpcl-increases-petrol-price-amid-disputed-fuel-discount/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) at its fuel pumps following the introduction of a discounted fuel price, according to recent reports. The PMS price has been raised from N1,370 per litre to N1,405 per litre, marking an increase of N35 per litre. This adjustment was announced on Thursday but came into effect on Friday. While NNPCL has not provided a reason for the price hike, several fuel pump attendants confirmed the change upon request for anonymity. Notably, NNPCL reverted to the original PMS price of N1,370 per litre on Monday after an earlier sharp increase to N1,405 per litre. This latest increase has reignited controversy surrounding the announced fuel discount, as the company's filling stations now display higher prices despite the discounted petrol claim. On Thursday, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele announced a proposed fixed petrol price of N1,375 per litre ahead of the January 16, 2027, presidential election.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has increased its premium motor spirit, PMS, pump price following the announcement of a discounted fuel price. Checks by DAILY POST on Friday showed that NNPCL increased its petrol price to N1,405 per litre from N1,370 per litre. Several fuel pump attendants, who spoke to DAILY POST on […] BREAKING: NNPCL increases petrol price amid disputed…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}