Dangote refinery set date for petrol, diesel distribution nationwide

 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing to commence nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and diesel, following its readiness to ease delivery bottlenecks and improve access to fuel across the country from August 15, 2025.  

The company is adding 4,000 new Compressed Natural Gas-powered tankers to its fleet to aid delivery and make the process more efficient. The initiative is open to marketers, petrol station dealers, manufacturers, telecom companies, aviation firms, and other large-scale users.

In a statement released over the weekend, Dangote Refinery explained that the distribution will be supported by a network of daughter booster CNG stations and a dedicated team of over 100 CNG-powered delivery trucks.

The company said these measures — including free delivery — are designed to reduce operational bottlenecks and bring down related costs in key sectors of the economy.

“Dangote Petroleum Refinery is pleased to unveil this significant initiative aimed at transforming the country’s fuel distribution landscape. The distribution will enable marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecom companies, aviation firms, and large users to receive their products directly with free delivery, strengthening the distribution network and reducing their operational expenses,” the company stated.

This move forms a major part of Dangote’s ongoing efforts to foster energy efficiency, promote sustainability, and aid in strengthening the nation’s economic framework.

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, recently described the initiative as a major “shakedown” for the country’s downstream sector — not a price reduction, but a complete transformation — following President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the $20 billion refinery in Lekki, Lagos.

The announcement comes amid a threat by tanker drivers in Lagos State to discontinue operations due to high fees for their electronic call-up system. The new distribution framework, which includes a credit scheme for large-scale buyers, is expected to ease financial pressures, enable the reopening of inactive filling stations, reduce inflation, and aid small businesses in navigating the ongoing economic transformation.