The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has granted new fuel import permits to seven major oil marketers amid rising concerns about domestic fuel supply levels. This approval is part of a fresh round of permits for the third quarter of 2026, aimed at ensuring adequate fuel availability in the country, according to Vanguard Business.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has denied allegations made by S&P Global that Nigerian marketers are re-importing its fuel through Togo, labeling the claims as "unfounded and misleading." The company aims to clarify the situation surrounding the distribution of its fuel products.

Depot prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, have decreased across various terminals in Lagos, with Rain Oil leading the reduction by cutting prices by N18 per litre. Additionally, diesel prices have also seen a significant drop, falling by up to N70 per litre. This adjustment in prices comes as petroleum marketers respond to changing supply dynamics in Nigeria's downstream oil market, according to Vanguard Business.

Global oil prices have decreased to levels not seen since before the US-Iran war, leading to expectations for lower petrol prices, according to Daily Trust. Despite this drop, fuel prices in Nigeria continue to exceed N1,000, raising concerns about the slow transmission of global market changes to local consumers and businesses.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected claims that its petroleum products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and then re-imported into Nigeria, labeling these allegations as false and not aligned with commercial realities, according to Premium Times Business.

Despite a decline in global oil prices to levels seen before the US-Iran conflict, petrol prices in Nigeria remain high, leading to rising expectations among the public for a decrease in local fuel costs, according to Naija News.