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The Digest:

Dangote Refinery has announced a nationwide reduction in petrol prices and confirmed September 15, 2025, as the new start date for its direct distribution initiative using CNG trucks.

Key Points:
  • The refinery's new gantry price remains N820 per litre
  • Retail prices reduced to N841/L in Lagos/South-West (from N860) and N851/L in Abuja/South-South (from N885)
  • The direct distribution initiative will use 4,000 CNG trucks at zero logistics cost
  • The move comes amid ongoing tensions with NUPENG over labor disputes
  • The price template is not binding on all marketers except MRS and partners
  • The refinery maintains its position on voluntary union membership for workers
  • This marks another significant step in Dangote's market influence amid national energy challenges
The price reduction reflects Dangote's growing role in reshaping Nigeria's fuel distribution landscape despite regulatory and labor tensions.

Sources: Daily Post