- Long queues reported at fuel stations as petrol price crosses ₦1,000 per litre
- MRS Oil Nigeria Plc selling PMS at ₦937 per litre
- Other marketers raise prices above ₦1,000
- Some outlets owned by Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited temporarily closed
Long queues have begun forming at several fuel stations across Nigeria following a fresh increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, with prices now exceeding ₦1,000 per litre in some outlets.
A market survey conducted on Saturday morning revealed heavy queues at stations operated by MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, particularly along the Ibadan–Lagos Expressway, where petrol is currently selling for ₦937 per litre.
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Private car owners and commercial drivers were seen lining up in large numbers to purchase the product at the relatively lower price compared with other stations.
At the MRS station in Alapere, queues stretched as motorists rushed to buy fuel before prices rise further.
Meanwhile, several other filling stations along the same corridor have already increased their pump prices beyond ₦1,000 per litre.
For instance:
• Eterna Plc now sells petrol at ₦1,040 per litre
• Northwest Petroleum and Gas Company Limited adjusted its price to ₦1,030 per litre
• Fatgbems Petroleum Company Limited also sells at ₦1,030 per litre
• Mobil Nigeria sells slightly lower at ₦1,025 per litre
Despite the growing demand, some stations—including outlets operated by Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited—have reportedly closed their gates to motorists.
The NNPC station located at OPIC Estate remained shut as of 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, though it was unclear whether the closure was due to product shortages or other operational reasons.
Similarly, some outlets operated by TotalEnergies along the expressway were not dispensing fuel at the time of reporting, while others recorded only a few motorists waiting at their entrances.
A commercial driver, Mr. Sulaiman Adeyemi, expressed frustration over the rising cost of petrol, noting that the increase is making daily transportation operations increasingly difficult.
According to him, the continuous surge in fuel prices is placing additional pressure on drivers and passengers alike.