In a move that has left motorists reeling and commuters stranded, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has pulled the trigger on yet another fuel price increase—the second in a staggering four-day window. As of Saturday, March 7, 2026, the state-owned energy giant officially adjusted its pump price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N967 per liter, up from the N960 mark set earlier this week. This represents a swift N7 jump, following a massive leap from the previous N875 baseline just days ago. The ripples of the NNPCL’s decision have instantly hit the streets of Abuja and beyond. Private filling stations are not lagging behind, with many already adjusting their meters to between N967 and a chilling N1,000 per liter. The sudden surge isn’t happening in a vacuum. Industry experts point to two major external pressures squeezing the Nigerian market: With the Dangote Refinery adjusting its prices on Monday, the NNPCL is clearly struggling to maintain a buffer for the Nigerian consumer. As the cost of “black gold” rises globally, the “Green-White-Green” pockets are feeling the direct heat of the Middle East crisis. For the average Nigerian, this isn’t just a business statistic—it’s a survival challenge. With transportation costs expected to climb by Monday morning, the question on everyone’s lips is: Where does it stop? Post navigation Top Doctors Suspended as Chimamanda Adichie’s 21-Month-Old Son’s Death Sparks National Outcry Gunmen Ambush Amaechi’s Convoy, Burn ADC Office to the Ground in Rivers State Power War
