August 3, 2025

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Dangote Refinery’s Direct-to-End-User Distribution Sparks Industry Concerns Over Potential Market Disruption

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,

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Dangote Refinery Drops N100bn Lawsuit Against NNPC, Others 

Lagos, Nigeria – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has formally withdrawn its N100 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and two other firms, AYM Shafa Limited and A.A. Rano Limited, court documents reveal.   The refinery’s lead counsel, Ogwu James Onoja SAN, filed the notice of discontinuance at the Federal High Court

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Massive Logistics Boost as Dangote Refinery Takes Delivery of 4,000 CNG-Powered Trucks in Lagos Ahead of Nationwide Fuel Distribution Commencement

In what marks a significant step toward reshaping Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas logistics, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially received a fleet of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks at its Lagos facility. The arrival of the vehicles signals an aggressive push towards the refinery’s scheduled fuel distribution rollout set for August 15, 2025.

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Dangote Refinery Shuns FCCPC in ₦100 BN Suit over Fuel Import Licences

July 11, 2025 | Abuja — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again rebuffed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) bid to join its ongoing lawsuit seeking N₦100 billion in damages against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and other marketers over alleged unlawful fuel import licences. In a fresh ruling

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Dangote Refinery to Build 1.6 Million‑Barrel Fuel Storage Facility in Namibia

July 11, 2025 — Walvis Bay, Namibia  Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to construct a fuel storage complex in Walvis Bay with a capacity of at least 1.6 million barrels of gasoline and diesel, Reuters reports .  The initiative is part of a strategy to enhance refined fuel supplies to southern African countries, including Botswana, Namibia, Zambia,

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Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price to ₦820 per Litre Amid Market Pressures

In a significant development that could shape the pricing dynamics of petroleum products across Nigeria, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially reduced its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦820 per litre. This adjustment, confirmed by sources within the oil and gas industry, comes as part of efforts by

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Lagos Youth Council Commends Dangote Refinery for Driving Nigeria’s Economic Growth and Job Creation

The Lagos chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has praised the Dangote Refinery for its significant contribution to boosting the country’s economy. In a recent statement, the youth body acknowledged the refinery’s impact on job creation, industrial growth, and local content development, emphasizing its pivotal role in Nigeria’s quest for economic diversification.

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Dangote Refinery Invests N720bn in 4,000 CNG Trucks to Cut Fuel Distribution Costs, Save Nigerians N1.7tn Annually

Lagos, Nigeria – June 30, 2025  In a bold move aimed at transforming Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape, the Dangote Refinery has announced a massive investment of N720 billion in 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks to distribute fuel across the country. This strategic investment is expected to significantly reduce Nigeria’s dependence on diesel-powered logistics, potentially

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Dangote Refinery Rolls Out Fuel Distribution Nationwide Amid Tanker Blockade Crisis

Amid rising fears of fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the commencement of a nationwide distribution of petrol and diesel starting August 15, 2025. This move comes at a time when fuel tanker drivers and marketers have vowed to halt loading operations, citing high charges under

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Dangote Refinery Further Reduces Petrol Price by N15, Sells at N875 Per Litre in Lagos

In a significant move to provide relief to Nigerians amid rising economic pressures, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again lowered the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), reducing it by N15 per litre. The new price takes immediate effect, with petrol now retailing at N875 per litre in Lagos, while varying slightly across

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