Fuel Landing Cost Soars to ₦870 — More Than Dangote’s Price!

……Imported petrol now costs Nigerians more, despite Dangote’s cheaper local supply.

Oando? Abba Kyari’s legacy? Or elite deception? Someone’s profiting while Nigerians suffer.

The Day Truth Took a Hit

Nigerians woke up recently to the alarming news that the landing cost of petrol had risen to ₦870 per litre — a price higher than what Dangote Refinery offers for locally refined fuel. In a country desperate for relief, this development sparked outrage and confusion.

While citizens reeled under the weight of rising transportation costs and inflation, the government and fuel marketers offered no clear answers. Then suddenly, as mysteriously as it rose, the landing cost began to drop. What magic was this? Who orchestrated it?

Dangote’s Vision, Frustrated by Power Cartels

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, promised to solve Nigeria’s petroleum crisis with the launch of his 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Lagos. His plan was clear:

• Stop the hemorrhaging of Nigeria’s foreign reserves through imports
• Supply affordable fuel in naira
• Create thousands of jobs

But rather than embrace this national solution, importers and their allies in high places found ways to resist. Despite Dangote’s capacity, Nigeria continued to import fuel at dollar-linked rates, allowing profits for a few to outweigh the relief of millions.

Oando, Abba Kyari Legacy & The Return of Fuel Cartels

Industry insiders point fingers at persistent elite interference. Names like Oando Energy, one of Nigeria’s biggest fuel importers, have been mentioned as still playing active roles in fuel importation—despite government pronouncements suggesting otherwise.

Then comes the ghost of Abba Kyari, the late Chief of Staff to President Buhari. Though deceased, his network of influence within the oil sector has not been buried. That legacy, many believe, enabled the rise of a deeply entrenched oil cabal that still controls pricing, licensing, and distribution — far beyond public view.

Who is Deceiving Who?

When the landing cost hit ₦870, the Nigerian people were told it reflected international realities. But within days — following public outrage — that figure suddenly dropped. No global oil market change occurred. No supply boom emerged. So, what really happened?

Experts believe it was a tactic to test public reaction, create artificial scarcity, and justify higher pump prices. A manufactured crisis, followed by a staged solution. Meanwhile, Dangote’s local supply continued to be sidelined or slow-walked, further raising suspicions.

Nigeria: A Nation Held Hostage

Despite its vast oil wealth, Nigeria remains a prisoner to elite greed. The petroleum sector — which should be a blessing — has become a weapon used against its own people. Rather than reduce fuel hardship, powerful forces continue to exploit confusion, dominate the market, and deflate patriotic efforts like Dangote’s.

This isn’t just economic sabotage. It’s a moral crisis. While the masses suffer, a handful of men in suits and silk ties continue to profit from chaos.

The Real Cost of Deception

The day Nigeria’s fuel landing cost hit ₦870 per litre, the mask came off. It became clear that what is broken in Nigeria isn’t just policy — it’s integrity. A refinery that should free the country from dependence is being undermined from within.

Until there is transparent governance, patriotic leadership, and the dismantling of elite cartels, the cycle of deceit and suffering will continue.

So, we ask again: Who is deceiving who? And when will Nigeria finally break free?

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