Lagos | September 12, 2025 — The Dangote Group has confirmed that its multi-billion-dollar petroleum refinery will commence direct supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to 11 Nigerian states beginning Monday, September 15, 2025. In a statement released on Thursday through its official X handle, the conglomerate said the move is aimed at easing distribution
Lagos, Nigeria | September 11, 2025 Fresh tension has gripped the oil sector as the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has halted the loading of petroleum products at the Dangote Refinery, raising fears of imminent fuel scarcity across the country. The union’s action, which began on Thursday, follows unresolved disputes between
Amid rising concerns over potential disruptions in the nation’s fuel supply chain, key players in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and relevant stakeholders to urgently intervene in the ongoing face-off between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Refinery. The Petroleum Products Retail
September 3, 2025 – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has abandoned its bid to challenge a court ruling that dismissed its ₦100 billion suit against Dangote Refinery over petrol import licensing. The case, which had raised industry-wide attention, centered on allegations that Dangote Refinery sought undue advantage in the importation of petroleum
September 3, 2025 – The Dangote Refinery has reached another historic milestone with the export of its first petrol cargo to the United States, signaling Nigeria’s growing role in the global energy market. According to energy analytics firm Kpler, the vessel Gemini Pearl loaded 300,000 barrels of petrol from the Lekki facility on August 26
Lagos, Nigeria | August 25, 2025 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced the phased delivery of compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks to launch its direct fuel distribution initiative, though delays in shipment from China mean only a fraction of the planned fleet is currently in Nigeria. The refinery, Africa’s largest and a $20 billion investment
In what industry observers are describing as a strategic move to dominate Nigeria’s diesel supply chain, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again reduced its depot price for Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), bringing it down from ₦990 to ₦960 per litre. The new rate, which applies specifically to large-scale bulk purchases of two million litres
In what industry watchers are describing as a welcome development for the downstream oil sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially announced a reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from ₦850 to ₦820 per litre. The new pricing structure takes effect from Monday, August 12, 2025. This adjustment,
In a significant leadership reshuffle, the Dangote Group has named David Bird, a seasoned former Shell and Duqm Refinery executive, as Chief Executive Officer of its petroleum and petrochemicals division, effective July 2025. Bird’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the $20 billion refinery complex, the world’s largest single‑train facility, with a nameplate capacity of
The decision by Dangote Petroleum Refinery to distribute refined petroleum products directly to end-users, bypassing traditional supply chains, is raising significant concern among marketers across the country. Stakeholders within the downstream oil sector warn that this move, if implemented on a full scale, could destabilise the current distribution framework, trigger prolonged scarcity of petroleum products,
