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How to Buy Petrol Cheaper at NNPC Stations
Motorists can now buy petrol at reduced prices at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) stations across the country following the Federal Government’s announcement of a 30-day discount on fuel sold by the national oil company.
The Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, announced on Thursday that the discount applies only to NNPC stations, with priority given to public transport operators nationwide.
Here are five quick tips on how to access the discount and make the most of it.
1. Download the NNPC Fuel App
Download and register on the NNPC Fuel App, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. The app is the only means of accessing the discount.
2. Pay Through the App at the Station
The discount applies to every litre of petrol purchased through the app at participating NNPC Retail stations. Motorists can use the app’s station locator to find the nearest eligible outlet.
NNPC has clarified that the offer is limited to its retail outlets and does not establish a uniform pump price for other fuel marketers.
3. Buy Before October 31
NNPC said the discount, introduced on October 1 to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, will run throughout October at its retail outlets nationwide, giving motorists additional time to benefit from the price reduction.
4. Public Transport Operators Should Also Register
The Federal Government has said public transport operators will receive priority under the discount initiative.
Since the offer is app-based, commercial drivers, transport unions and fleet operators must download and register on the NNPC Fuel App to access the benefit.
5. Check the Pump Price to Calculate Your Savings
The N66 discount is deducted from the prevailing pump price on the day of purchase rather than offering a fixed nationwide price.
For example, NNPC stations in Abuja sold petrol at N1,370 per litre, while stations in Lagos sold it at N1,350 per litre.
Customers who pay through the app would therefore pay N1,304 and N1,284 per litre in Abuja and Lagos, respectively, subject to any subsequent changes in pump prices.
NNPC has also stressed that the initiative is a customer relief measure and does not represent a return to petrol subsidy.