The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has confirmed a widespread power outage in parts of Lagos State following a fire incident along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.

In a statement, the company said the disruption was caused by an accident involving a moving vehicle that collided with a stationary gas tanker, sparking a fire that severely damaged critical power infrastructure.

EKEDC disclosed that the blaze affected the Ibeju and Medallion 33 kV feeders, destroying key conductors and overhead line components and cutting off electricity supply to several communities.

“Please be informed that the current outage resulted from a fire incident that occurred last night after a vehicle collided with a stationary gas tanker,” the company said.

“The fire caused significant damage to the Ibeju and Medallion 33 kV feeders, including essential conductors and overhead line equipment. Our technical teams are currently working to replace the affected components and restore supply as quickly and safely as possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience,” it added.

Communities impacted by the outage include those served by the Medallion feeder, such as Medallion Company, as well as Sangotedo, Majek, Fidiso, Awoyaya, Container, Eputu, Lagasa, Losoro, Kajola, and Onisan, all connected to the Ibeju 33 kV feeder.

The development comes shortly after a gas explosion in the Ajah area of Lagos earlier on Saturday, which reportedly claimed two lives and caused significant damage to warehouses and roadside shops near the Tera Ahmed bus stop in Sangotedo.

Residents in affected areas have been urged to remain cautious while repair work continues, with EKEDC assuring that electricity supply will be restored once it is safe to do so.

Dangote Refinery-backed MRS and several other filling stations across Nigeria have increased petrol pump prices less than 24 hours after the refinery raised its gantry price.

The 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery on Friday announced a N70 increase, pushing its gantry price to N1,245 per liter.

Checks on Saturday in Abuja and surrounding areas showed that MRS filling stations adjusted their pump price by N100, selling petrol at N1,367 per liter, up from N1,267. Other marketers, including Ranoil, Empire Energy, and AA Rano, also raised their prices to N1,440, N1,430, and N1,370 per liter, respectively.

A manager at an MRS outlet, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the adjustment in a telephone interview.

“MRS filling stations now sell at N1,367 per liter, an N100 increase from N1,267. This is because of Dangote Refinery’s latest gantry petrol price increment,” the manager said.

The latest adjustments mean petrol is now sold between N1,367 and N1,440 per liter at many retail outlets. However, stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have maintained a lower price of N1,261 per liter.

Earlier reports indicated that the refinery’s latest hike—its fourth in March—could further strain consumers, especially as it accounts for about 61 percent of Nigeria’s domestic petrol supply, according to February data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.

The increase in domestic fuel prices is also linked to rising global crude oil prices, which climbed above $110 per barrel amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, with broader implications for global economies.