The Dangote Refinery has announced a landmark reduction in petrol prices and the rollout of a nationwide free distribution programme, marking a major step in reshaping Nigeria’s energy sector.
The initiative, which takes effect on Monday, September 15, 2025, is part of the refinery’s broader plan to deliver fuel directly to consumers while easing the financial strain of high energy costs on households and businesses.
The 650,000 barrels per day refinery, located in Lagos and recognised as Africa’s largest, revealed that Premium Motor Spirit will be sold at reduced pump prices across several states.
Using its fleet of 4,000 compressed natural gas trucks, the refinery will deliver directly to filling stations in select regions at no additional logistics cost to retailers.
Under the new pricing structure, consumers in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti will purchase petrol at ₦841 per litre, down from ₦860. Residents in Abuja, Delta, Rivers, Edo, and Kwara will pay ₦851 per litre, a reduction from the previous ₦885. The refinery’s gantry price remains fixed at ₦820 per litre, unchanged from last month.
Dangote Group explained that the programme is designed not only to lower consumer fuel costs but also to ease distribution bottlenecks that have long plagued the downstream petroleum sector.
The initiative is expected to benefit millions of Nigerians, particularly small business owners and micro, small, and medium enterprises who rely heavily on fuel for operations.
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Lower energy costs, according to the company, will help sustain jobs, reduce inflationary pressures, and provide much-needed relief for families grappling with the high cost of living.
The distribution model applies primarily to MRS Oil and designated distribution partners, though independent marketers are not compelled to adopt the same pricing.
Nevertheless, Dangote officials believe that increased supply and reduced logistics expenses will encourage broader compliance across the market.
The announcement comes against the backdrop of ongoing tensions between Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers. The union has repeatedly threatened to resume industrial action over alleged breaches of previous agreements with the refinery.
In response, Dangote Group reaffirmed its commitment to protecting workers’ rights and upholding union freedoms, insisting that the new fuel supply framework is designed to serve both labour interests and the national economy.
If successful, the strategy could reduce speculative hoarding, limit artificial scarcity, and stabilise retail prices.
Sentiel News
