Petrol depot prices have climbed to ₦1,900 per litre in Port Harcourt, while increases were also recorded in Lagos, Warri and Calabar, despite lower pump prices at some filling stations.
According to Vanguard,NIPCO raised its petrol price in Port Harcourt by ₦170, from ₦1,730 to ₦1,900 per litre. African Terminal, Ascon, Eterna, Gulf Treasure, Ibachem and Ibeto also increased their rates from ₦1,750 to ₦1,900.
Duport and Integrated raised their prices by ₦56 to ₦1,806 per litre.
In Lagos, Masters, Sigmund, T.S.L and NIPCO adjusted their prices to ₦1,350 per litre, while Matrix increased its rate to ₦1,360. Matrix also raised its price in Calabar to ₦1,370.
In Warri, Keonamex, Matrix, Nepal and Parker increased their petrol prices to ₦1,360 per litre, while Optima adjusted its rate to the same amount.