Nigerians are in for more hardship as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Tuesday, announced an increase in the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise called petrol. The hike, has taken rate for petrol price from N617/itre to N897/liter
A short statement from the NNPCL noted:
“This is to inform you that NNPC Retail Management has approved upward review of PMS pump price from N617/itre to N897/liter effective today, 3rd September, 2024.
“Please ensure all your pumps and totems (price boards)/MIDs reflect the new PMS price of N897/liter.
Thank you.
The announcement puts paid to insinuations of new price regime for the product. It also confirms the fears that the end may not be in sight for scarcity of products, as the NNPCL has admitted owing its petrol suppliers a substantial amount.





But some fuel stations are already selling more than that before this announcement.