The Digest:
Dangote Refinery has launched free fuel deliveries to independent marketers using its new fleet of CNG-powered trucks, a move expected to reduce pump prices and stabilize supply across Southwestern states. The initiative marks a significant step in cutting logistics costs and supporting Nigeria’s downstream sector.
Key Points
- Independent marketers in Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and other Southwestern states are receiving free fuel shipments from Dangote Refinery.
- Over 1,000 CNG-powered trucks are already operational, with 4,000 total vehicles set to arrive by October.
- IPMAN President Abubakar Shettima confirmed price reductions, with petrol expected to drop from ₦865 to ₦841 per litre.
- Only registered marketers can access the logistics-free supply via an online portal.
- The initiative bypasses middlemen, reduces operational costs, and directly benefits consumers.
- MRS and other stations have already lowered prices in response to the deliveries.
- The move alleviates pressure from subsidy removal and distribution inefficiencies.
Dangote’s free delivery model disrupts traditional fuel distribution, offering immediate relief to marketers and consumers while reinforcing local refining capacity.
Sources: The Guardian Nigeria
