MRS Filling Station Slashes Fuel Price to N905/Litre in Competitive Move Against NNPCL
Dangote Refinery’s Retail Partner Adjusts Pricing Nationwide
In a significant market development, MRS Filling Station, the retail partner of Dangote Refinery, has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N905 per litre from N945. This strategic move comes as petroleum marketers intensify competition with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other major players in the fuel distribution sector.
Price Adjustment Takes Immediate Effect
Field investigations by DAILY POST confirmed the new pricing took effect on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at MRS outlets in Kubwa and along the Lugbe Expressway in Abuja. The company formally announced the price reduction through its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, signaling a nationwide implementation of the revised rates.
This pricing revision follows closely on the heels of Dangote Refinery’s decision to lower its ex-depot fuel price from N880 to N840 per litre. The refinery’s move created ripple effects throughout the downstream petroleum sector, forcing retailers to reassess their pricing strategies to maintain market share.
Regional Price Variations Emerge
The price adjustments show significant regional variations across Nigeria:
- Lagos: N885 per litre
- South-West: N895 per litre
- South-East: N915 per litre
- Abuja: N905 per litre
Meanwhile, NNPCL responded with its own price reduction, lowering petrol prices in Abuja to N910 per litre from N945 over the weekend. This creates an intensely competitive landscape between the state-owned oil company and private sector players.
Market Response and Consumer Impact
The new pricing structure means residents of Lagos and Abuja now enjoy relatively more affordable petrol, with prices ranging between N885 and N910 per litre at MRS and NNPCL outlets respectively. However, market observations reveal that full price harmonization hasn’t yet occurred across all retail channels.
As of Monday evening, several independent petrol marketers in Abuja continued dispensing fuel between N940 and N945 per litre, suggesting that the market requires more time to fully adjust to the new pricing reality. This disparity creates temporary pricing anomalies that consumers should be aware of when purchasing fuel.
The current price war among major fuel distributors represents a positive development for Nigerian consumers who have faced persistent fuel price volatility. Market analysts suggest these reductions could signal the beginning of more competitive pricing in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, particularly as Dangote Refinery increases its market presence.
Industry watchers will monitor whether these price adjustments sustain over the coming weeks and whether additional marketers join the trend, potentially leading to broader market stabilization in fuel pricing across Nigeria.
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