Dangote Petroleum Refinery has restarted coastal loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Nigeria, ending an eight-day operational halt.

The facility introduced a new marine price of $1,161.23 per metric tonne, marking an 11.2% increase from the previous rate of $1,044.62/MT.

The resumption of loading comes as Nigerian petrol marketers have suspended fresh purchases amid rising costs.

Ex-depot prices at private facilities in Lagos have climbed to N1,220 per litre, creating a challenging environment for distributors.

The buying pause had followed the earlier suspension of fuel loading, tightening supply conditions in the country's largest fuel market.

The price adjustment reflects shifting input costs for the refinery.