Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, isn't backing down.
In a fiery press briefing on December 14, 2025, at his massive Lekki refinery, he announced that partner stations like MRS Oil will start selling petrol at just N739 per litre from Tuesday.
This follows a sharp cut in the ex-depot price to N699, the 20th adjustment this year.
Dangote promised Nigerians would "soon forget" the old N970 prices, insisting transport costs are minimal at N10-15 per litre.
Yet, beneath the good news lies tension.
He accused some marketers and officials of deliberately keeping pump prices high to "sabotage the government."
"Those who want to keep the price high... we will fight as much as we can," he declared.
Dangote went further, calling for a probe into NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed, alleging economic sabotage through excessive import licences and questionable personal spending.
He claimed the regulator issued permits for billions of litres despite local supply, favouring importers.
It's a classic cat-and-mouse game in Nigeria's fuel sector, where vested interests clash with calls for change.
Importers complain of losses; Dangote says his refinery prioritises Nigerians over profits.
As the price drop rolls out, starting in Lagos and aiming nationwide this could slash transport costs and ease inflation.
But with accusations flying, will the lower prices stick?
Or will hidden forces push back?
Nigerians are watching closely, hoping for real relief at the pumps.
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