The Dangote Refinery has halted all self‑collection gantry sales of premium motor spirit, effective September 18, 2025. The decision was communicated to customers by email, which stated that the suspension will remain in place until further notice and that any payments made after the suspension will not be honored. Consequently, all payments related to active Petrol Freight Instructions (PFIs) for self‑collections have also been put on hold.
The suspension follows a recent dispute with the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). The controversy began when Dangote Refinery announced a gantry price of N820 per litre as part of its nationwide fuel distribution scheme. DAPPMAN and NUPENG opposed the move, characterising it as monopolistic. Dangote Refinery denied the allegations and accused DAPPMAN of demanding a N1.5 trillion fuel subsidy, a claim DAPPMAN refuted, asserting that the refinery prioritises foreign offtakers of its petrol products over Nigerian marketers.
The suspension of gantry sales may be a strategic response to the ongoing tensions between the refinery and industry stakeholders. This development could have significant implications for the Nigerian petroleum market, especially given the country’s continuing fuel distribution challenges. Industry observers and stakeholders are likely to watch the situation closely and await further updates.
Overall, the Dangote Refinery’s decision underscores the complexities and challenges inherent in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the refinery and industry stakeholders will navigate their differences and work toward a resolution. In the meantime, the suspension is expected to ripple through the market, potentially affecting fuel availability and pricing in Nigeria.
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