Dangote Refinery Pledges Refunds for Overpriced Petrol
…Absorbs N16 Billion Loss to Protect Consumers
By Patience Ikpeme
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a bold initiative to refund customers who purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at prices exceeding the advertised rates from its key partners – AP (Ardova Plc), Heyden, or MRS – across Nigeria.
This move comes in the wake of the refinery’s recent reduction of its gantry price from N890 per litre to N825 per litre, demonstrating its commitment to ensuring Nigerians directly benefit from the price drop.
The refinery, in a statement released over the weekend, confirmed it will refund N65 per litre on the over 200,000 metric tonnes of PMS purchased by marketers at the previous gantry price. This decision, resulting in Dangote absorbing a N16 billion loss, aims to prevent financial losses for its partners and ensure the immediate implementation of the new, lower price nationwide.
“The step, effective February 27, 2025, guarantees that none of our valued business partners will experience a loss due to the price change. More importantly, it ensures that the new, lower rate takes immediate effect nationwide for the benefit of the Nigerian people,” the statement read.
Dangote Refinery emphasized that this initiative extends beyond its primary partners, urging all marketers sourcing stock from them to pass on the benefits of the new pricing to consumers at the retail level. The refinery also strongly condemned any exploitation of the new pricing structure, labeling it “unpatriotic and detrimental” to the welfare of Nigerians.
“It is both unpatriotic and detrimental to the welfare of Nigerians for any party to purchase at a rate of N825 per litre and then sell to consumers at N945 or more per litre. This constitutes excessive profiteering, further burdening Nigerians for personal gain,” the statement added.
In a move to ensure transparency and accountability, Dangote Refinery has encouraged consumers who purchase fuel above the advertised rates at any of its key partners to report the incident with their receipts for a full refund of the excess amount.
The approved rates per litre are as follows: MRS, N860 in Lagos, N870 in the South-West, N880 in the North, and N890 in the South-South and South-East. Heyden and AP, N865 in Lagos, N875 in the South-West, N885 in the North, and N895 in the South-South and South-East.
With the new gantry price of N825 per litre, Dangote Refinery expects that no Nigerian will pay more than N900 per litre for PMS, regardless of location or petrol station. The refinery also reiterated its commitment to providing high-quality, eco-friendly fuel that enhances vehicle performance and supports public health.
“Our commitment aligns with the objectives of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which champions self-sufficiency in critical sectors like energy. We remain dedicated to supporting Nigeria’s economic growth and ensuring every Nigerian has access to affordable, high-quality energy solutions,” the refinery stated.
Dangote Refinery concluded by emphasizing its ongoing contribution to a prosperous and sustainable future for Nigeria. “This initiative is one of many ways Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals continues to contribute to a prosperous and sustainable future for our country. In this journey toward energy security, we stand united with the Nigerian people, always striving to provide lasting solutions and a more prosperous future for all.”
