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Diesel pump price rises above N2,000/litre in Nigeria
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ogaga Ariemu , as published by Daily Post Nigeria
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Prices now range from N2,000 to N2,020 per litre. This represents a rise of between N300 and N320 per litre.
A significant increase has occurred in the price of diesel. Prices now range from N2,000 to N2,020 per litre. This represents a rise of between N300 and N320 per litre. Depot owners have implemented new prices, with some setting their rate at N1,900 per litre. The change is attributed to a surge in the retail price of diesel. Further information on this development is available.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
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