{"id":2812,"date":"2026-08-05T22:34:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T22:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2812"},"modified":"2026-08-05T22:37:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T22:37:37","slug":"dangote-refinery-slashes-pms-price-to-%e2%82%a61165-diesel-%e2%82%a61570","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2812","title":{"rendered":"Dangote Refinery slashes PMS price to \u20a61,165, diesel \u20a61,570"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Lagos, announces fresh reductions in ex-depot prices of the Premium Motor Spirit, also called&nbsp; petrol, and diesel, as it reaffirms its commitment to providing affordable, high-quality petroleum products for Nigerian energy consumers <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Lagos, has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also called petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil, otherwise known as Diesel, effective from Thursday, August, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The oil-refining facility reaffirmed its commitment to providing affordable, high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bICwx2vUdO\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2785\">Data Breach: Zenith Bank affirms unauthorised access to customers&#8217; e-mails, phone numbers<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cData Breach: Zenith Bank affirms unauthorised access to customers\u2019 e-mails, phone numbers\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2785&amp;embed=true#?secret=8n1Bp1oYQM#?secret=bICwx2vUdO\" data-secret=\"bICwx2vUdO\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery, in a statement late Wednesday, August 5, 2026, disclosed that under the new pricing structure, it has reduced the ex-depot price of PMS to N1,165 per litre, down from N1,215 per litre, representing a reduction of N50 per litre.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, the company said ex-depot price of Diesel had also been reduced to N1,570 per litre from N1,650 per litre, amounting to a decrease of N80 per litre.<\/p>\n<p>The statement noted the latest price review reflected Dangote Refinery\u2019s ongoing efforts at enhancing energy affordability, improve access to refined petroleum products, and support economic activities across Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Dangote stated: &#8220;The Refinery remains committed to ensuring stable supply while leveraging operational efficiencies to deliver value to consumers, businesses, and stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As Africa\u2019s largest refinery, Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening Nigeria\u2019s energy security, reducing reliance on imports, and supporting the nation\u2019s economic development through the supply of world-class petroleum products.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The statement added: &#8220;The company reaffirmed its dedication to contributing to the growth of the Nigerian economy, and passing on the benefits of improved operational efficiencies to consumers whenever market conditions permit.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Lagos, announces fresh reductions in ex-depot prices of the Premium Motor Spirit, also called&nbsp; 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