The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has confirmed the astronomical adjustment in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise called petrol or fuel.

The Chief Corporate Communication Officer, NNPCL Ltd, Garba Deen Muhammad, in a statement issued on Wednesday, titled: ‘Adjustment in the pump price of PMS,” said the price upward review was in line with the current market realities.

Muhammad said, “NNPCL wishes to inform our esteemed customers that we have adjusted our pump price of PMS across our retail outlets, in line with the current market realities.

“As we strive to provide you with the quality service we are known for, it is pertinent to note that prices will continue to fluctuate to reflect market dynamics.

“We assure you that NNPCL Ltd is committed to ensuring the ceaseless supply of products.

According to the NNPCL circular, the petroleum pump price adjustment for the Abuja pump price was increased from N194 to N537 per litre, while Nassarawa moved from N189 to N537 per Litre.

The pump price for Plateau increased from N189 to N537 per litre, while Kwara was increased from N189 to N515 per litre.

The pump price in Kogi was increased from N189 to N537, Benue increased from N189 to N537, Niger state was increased from N189 to N537, Adamawa was increased from N199 to N550 per litre, and Taraba was increased from N199 to N550 per litre.

The pump price in Bauchi increased from N199 to N550, Gombe increased from N199 to N550, and Borno increased from N199 to N557.

Yobe was increased from N199 to N557, and Kano increased from N194 to N540. A litre of petroleum in Kaduna was increased from N194 to N540, and Katsina from N194 to N540. Sokoto increased from N194 to N540, and Jigawa increased from N194 to N540. Kebbi state moved from N194 to N545. Zamfara moved from N194 to N540. The pump price of petroleum moved from N189 to N515 in Abia, and Imo increased from N189 to N515.

Anambra was increased from N189 to N520, Enugu from N189 to N520 and Ebonyi was also increased from N189 to N520. Rivers from N189 to N511, Akwa Ibom moved from N194 to N515, and Bayelsa from N189 to N515.

Cross River was moved from N194 to N511, Edo from N189 to N511, Delta moved from N189 to N511, and Lagos was increased from N184 to N488, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti was increased from N189 to N500. (Pieced together from reports by New Telegraph and PREMIUM TIMES)