Crude Oil

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Economy

Crude Oil Tumbles 4 Percent as US Consumer Sentiment Shows Modest Improvement in June

Oil markets endured a punishing session Friday as crude prices plummeted 4 percent to $69.05 per barrel, extending a selloff that reflects growing...

Economy

Nigeria’s Oil Production Rises Slightly but Remains Below OPEC Quota

Nigeria’s crude oil production recorded a slight increase in April 2026, but the country still failed to meet its production quota set by...

Economy

Nigeria Exports 80 Percent of Crude Oil Despite Rising Local Refinery Demand

Oil companies in Nigeria exported nearly 80 percent of the country’s crude oil production in the first quarter of 2026 despite increasing demand...

Economy

Nigeria, Oil Firms Record $4bn Windfall as Global Crude Prices Surge Amid Conflict

Nigeria and oil companies operating in the country have reportedly earned an estimated 4 billion dollars in additional revenue following a sharp rise...

World

Hormuz Strait Closure Dashes Hopes of Petrol Price Drop in Nigeria

The decision by Iran to reclose the Strait of Hormuz has dealt a major blow to expectations of a significant reduction in fuel...

World

Dangote Refinery Blames Global Crude Market for High Petrol Prices in Nigeria

Management of the Dangote Refinery has attributed the persistent high cost of petrol in Nigeria to global market forces, despite the country’s growing...

Economy

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price Amid Global Oil Tensions

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, citing rising global geopolitical tensions and escalating crude...

World

Trump Says US No Longer Needs Allies in Iran War Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States “no longer need” military assistance in the ongoing conflict with Iran, following largely rebuffed...

Economy

Dangote Refinery Reverses Petrol Price Cut to ₦1,175 per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reversed its recent price reduction, raising the ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit PMS back to ₦1,175 per...

World

Oil Prices Approach One Hundred Dollars As Supply Concerns Intensify

Global oil prices are moving steadily toward the one hundred dollar mark as concerns grow about disruptions to supply linked to the expanding...