Dangote Refinery has lowered the gantry price of automotive gas oil, or diesel, to N1,700 a litre, widening its price advantage over imported supplies in Nigeria’s fuel market.
A revised pricing schedule issued to customers said the new diesel rate takes effect from Wednesday. The price was previously N1,780 per litre, meaning the refinery has cut its gantry charge by N80 per litre.
Quick facts
- Dangote Refinery’s new diesel gantry price: N1,700 per litre.
- Previous refinery price: N1,780 per litre.
- Size of the reduction: N80 per litre.
- Imported diesel landing cost: N1,775 to N1,785 per litre as of October 5, 2026.
- Refinery diesel discount versus imports: N75 to N85 per litre.
- Crude prices at the time: $89 per barrel for WTI and $101 for Brent.
Import-cost data in the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria’s petroleum-products bulletin dated October 5, 2026, put the landing cost of diesel at between N1,775 and N1,785 per litre.
At its revised rate, Dangote’s diesel is therefore priced N75 to N85 below imported AGO, potentially strengthening the appeal of locally refined supply for marketers and large fuel buyers.
The price comparison comes as international crude remained elevated, with West Texas Intermediate trading at $89 a barrel and Brent crude at $101 a barrel at the time of reporting.
