Mixed feelings as Dangote Refinery begins fuel distribution nationwide
There is apprehension among Nigerians and energy sector stakeholders as Dangote Refinery begins fuel distribution nationwide with its Compressed Natural Gas trucks, today, Monday, September 15, 2025,
During the weekend, hundreds of Dangote refinery’s trucks have already hit Nigerian roads from Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos State.
The $20 billion refinery had announced that it invested N720 billion to import 4,000 compressed natural gas trucks; however, reports had it that around 1000 have been delivered.
Dangote Group said the scheme is expected to bring down fuel retail prices and is projected to save the country N1.7 trillion annually in fuel distribution costs.
On Thursday, the firm announced a new fuel price template, putting the ex-depot price at N820 per litre and different retail prices across states between N841 and N851 per litre.
However, the scheme has created disruption and apprehension in Nigeria’s oil downstream sector.
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas, NUPENG, which had been in a face-off with Dangote Refinery over alleged anti-labour practices by the oil firm, described the company’s fuel distribution initiative as a Greek gift to Nigerians.
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) also said Dangote’s free delivery cost for fuel distribution nationwide is misleading.
