Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to N840/Litre, Expands Distribution Network
By Patience Ikpeme
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N880 to N840 per litre, a change that took effect on June 30, 2025.
This price adjustment coincides with a growing number of independent marketers joining the refinery’s distribution network, a development that promises steady supply of high-quality petroleum products nationwide.
Mr. Anthony Chiejina, spokesperson for the Dangote Group, confirmed the price decrease in Lagos, stating that the new PMS price is effective from June 30.
The previous price of N880 per litre had been influenced by volatility in the global crude oil market, particularly a 12-day geopolitical crisis in the Middle East that pushed crude prices close to $80 per barrel.
Existing partners of the refinery, including MRS, Heyden, Ardova (AP), Hyde, Optima, and Techno Oil, are expected to adjust their retail prices to reflect the new rate. The refinery has also welcomed several new marketing companies into its distribution fold.
These additions include TotalEnergies, Garima Petroleum, Sunbeth Energies, Sobaz Nigeria Ltd., Virgin Forest Energy, Sixxco Oil Ltd., N.U. Synergy Ltd., and Soroman Nigeria Ltd. Other new partners on the expanding list are Jezco Oil Nigeria Ltd., Jengre, Cocean, Kifayat, Triumph Golden, Sifem Global, Riquest, and Mamu Oil, among others.
The Dangote Refinery, recognized as the world’s largest single-train refinery, continues to expand its domestic fuel distribution reach, aiming to offer competitive pricing and improve access to refined products across Nigeria.
In a related development, the refinery recently announced a significant investment of over N720 billion. This capital is being deployed to implement an initiative involving 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks for nationwide petroleum product distribution. This bold step is projected to save Nigerians more than N1.7 trillion annually.
The refinery management stated that this initiative will lead to the refinery absorbing over N1.07 trillion annually in fuel distribution costs. This strategic move is also poised to significantly benefit over 42 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by reducing their energy costs and enhancing overall profitability.
The initiative, designed to eliminate transportation costs for fuel marketers and large-scale consumers, is expected to contribute to a reduction in pump prices and broader inflationary pressures.
The company previously announced that from August 15, Dangote will commence the direct delivery of petrol and diesel to filling stations, industrial facilities, and other high-volume consumers, further streamlining the supply chain within the country.
