Consumers groan as petrol prices climb above N1,300/litre — Marketers raise rates thrice in one week

Consumers have expressed concern over the continued volatility in petrol prices across the country, calling on the Federal Government to intervene and ensure stability in the downstream petroleum sector. Checks by Vanguard on Sunday showed that retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory had again increased pump prices by between N60 and N75 per litre, following adjustments by Dangote Refinery and other depot owners. In Abuja, MRS raised its price from N1,250 to N1,310 per litre, while AYM Shafa and AA Rano increased theirs to N1,320 per litre. Adova Plc also raised its price to N1,347 per litre.

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