The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it will begin the nationwide distribution of petrol (Premium Motor Spirit) and diesel from August 15, 2025.
In a statement on Sunday, the company said it will use 4,000 new Compressed Natural Gas tankers to deliver fuel across Nigeria. The goal is to improve fuel availability and reduce delivery delays.
The fuel supply will be open to filling station owners, marketers, manufacturers, telecom companies, aviation firms, and other major users. To support the rollout, the company is also setting up new gas stations and deploying over 100 extra gas-powered trucks.
The statement read, “Dangote Petroleum Refinery is pleased to announce the commencement of a significant national initiative designed to transform Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape.
“Effective 15th of August 2025, the refinery will begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit and diesel to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecoms firms, aviation, and other large users across the country, with free logistics to boost the distribution network.”
The company explained that the free delivery service is aimed at reducing costs for buyers and making fuel more accessible. It also plans to help improve energy efficiency and promote sustainability across key sectors.
There will also be a credit scheme for buyers purchasing 500,000 litres or more. This is expected to bring life back to idle filling stations, support small businesses, and reduce inflation.
The refinery, which cost \$20 billion and is located in Lekki, Lagos, was recently visited by President Bola Tinubu.
Following the visit, the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said a major change was coming to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. He explained that this change would not just focus on fuel prices, but on fixing the entire downstream sector.
“This is not just about bringing prices down. We are working towards a full overhaul of how things work in fuel supply and distribution,” Dangote said in a chat with reporters.
The announcement also comes at a time when tanker drivers in Lagos have threatened to stop loading fuel. They are protesting the N12,500 fee per truck for using the E-Call Up system on the Lekki-Epe road.
Despite the challenge, the Dangote Refinery says it remains focused on helping the government’s economic reforms succeed by making fuel more available and reducing transport and business costs across the country.
