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Petrol Prices Could Hit N1,500 per Litre by December, Oil Marketers Says

Oil marketers have highlighted the uncertainty surrounding Nigeria’s petrol prices, explaining that predicting the future cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) is nearly impossible.
Bill Gillis-Harry, President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), shared insights into this in a recent discussion, expressing concerns over rising fuel costs and the challenges within the oil and gas sector.
With growing speculation that petrol prices could soar to N1,500 per litre by December, Gillis-Harry emphasized that price fluctuations in Nigeria’s deregulated oil market make it hard to project any stable figures.
He pointed out that the pressing issue shouldn’t just be the price but rather the country’s energy security and ensuring a steady supply of petroleum products.
“Nothing remains the same,” he remarked, underscoring the constant shifts in the industry.
“We can’t pinpoint a specific figure for December’s fuel prices; instead, we must ensure we have enough stock to maintain our energy security.”
The unpredictability has added pressure to an already strained market, with petrol prices now exceeding N1,030 per litre in several areas nationwide.
The situation has been challenging for Nigerians, who are facing steep costs at the pump.
On October 9, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) raised its pump price in Abuja to N1,030 per litre, up from N897, while other locations saw prices ranging from N1,080 to N1,300 per litre, based on demand and supply in those regions.
In response to the mounting crisis, oil marketers are seeking government intervention to avoid a potential collapse of the petroleum industry.
They recently requested a N100 billion support package from the federal government, aimed at stabilizing operations and mitigating the financial pressures on petroleum businesses.
This request, they argue, is critical to sustain operations, maintain job security, and manage the ever-changing landscape of Nigeria’s oil sector.
Business
Dangote Refinery Reduces Cooking Gas Price to Less Than ₦800

The Dangote Refinery has once again shifted the energy market in Nigeria, this time by slashing the price of cooking gas to below ₦800 per kilogram, the cheapest the country has seen in years.
For months, Nigerians have battled with skyrocketing LPG costs that often ranged between ₦1,000 and ₦1,300 per kilogram, forcing many families to turn back to kerosene or even firewood. During a recent facility tour, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, promised to change that story. Now, he appears to be making good on his word.
The refinery, which produces around 22,000 tonnes of LPG daily, has enough capacity to influence prices across the country. By selling directly and avoiding multiple layers of middlemen, the refinery has pegged its ex-depot price at roughly ₦815/kg, undercutting other suppliers whose prices float between ₦825 and ₦900/kg.
If this trend holds, a standard 12.5kg cylinder could now sell between ₦10,200 and ₦11,000, compared to the ₦13,500 to ₦14,000 many Nigerians currently pay. For households struggling with high living costs, this is no small relief.
Many citizens have welcomed the move, praising Dangote for making clean energy more accessible. “People should not be cooking with firewood anymore,” he said, urging Nigerians to embrace safer and healthier alternatives.
But not everyone is pleased. Some long-standing gas marketers worry about being pushed out of the business. Industry players argue that while cheaper gas is welcome, Dangote’s dominance could edge smaller distributors aside and tilt the market too heavily in his favor.
Business
Police Raid YG Entertainment Headquarters Over G-Dragon Copyright Case

South Korean police have carried out a raid on YG Entertainment’s headquarters in Seoul as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged copyright infringement involving K-pop star G-Dragon and the company’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk.
The case traces back to a complaint filed in late 2024 by a composer identified only as “Mr. A,” who claims a song he created was used without his consent more than a decade ago. According to him, the track was reworked into a medley performed during G-Dragon’s 2009 concert and later included on his 2010 live album Shine a Light.
This is the second police raid on YG in connection to the matter, with investigators said to be gathering documents and questioning individuals linked to the song’s production. Authorities have not released further details, but confirmed the investigation is still active.
YG Entertainment has rejected the accusations, insisting the issue stems from a misunderstanding. They explained that during the 2009 concert preparations, there were two completely different songs sharing the same title, which may have caused the confusion.
Business
Femi Otedola’s Shocking Account of How Banks Turned on Him After Business Collapse

Popular Nigerian Billionaire, Femi Otedola, reveals how some banks treated him once his business failed in 2009.
The businessman revealed in his soon to be released book “Making It Big” and shared details of when he went bankrupt. He shares that it had to do with the sudden increase in dollars and explained how jt affected him greatly.
He then adds concerning banks “One moment, I was the darling of the banks, who did everything in the world to court me, do business with me, give me loans, take deposits from me.”
“They would send bewitching ladies to make their offers more convincing, and now I was waking up to the sight of hefty, barrel-chested men standing menacingly in front of my gate, waiting for the moment I’d step out of my compound.”
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