The Dangote Group has announced that its Dangote Petroleum Refinery will initiate direct petrol (PMS) supply to 11 states beginning Monday, September 15, 2025.
This announcement was made through a press release shared on the Group’s official X account on Thursday.
Initially, retail pump prices will be set at N841 per litre for Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti, while Abuja, Delta, Rivers, Edo, and Kwara will see prices at N851 per litre. The gantry price has been established at N820 per litre.
The statement highlighted, “Dangote Petroleum Refinery will commence direct PMS supply with complimentary delivery starting Monday, September 15, 2025. The new gantry price is fixed at N820.”
In a bid to assist petrol station operators, the refinery will offer free delivery of PMS to registered stations across the 12 states, with intentions to gradually extend distribution nationwide. All petrol station owners are encouraged to register to take advantage of these offerings. This initiative is anticipated to enhance petrol distribution and ensure consistent supply across the targeted regions.
### Background
Opened in 2024, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is Africa’s largest, boasting a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. Its establishment aims to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported petrol and bolster energy security.
In July 2025, the refinery received 4,000 CNG trucks as part of a N720 billion investment program designed to facilitate the distribution of 65 million litres of refined petroleum products daily, generate over 15,000 jobs, and save Nigerians upwards of N1.7 trillion annually in energy expenses. The initiative also aims to enhance efficiency within the downstream sector and revitalize inactive petrol stations.
The refinery’s expansion into nationwide petrol distribution was originally slated to commence on August 15, 2025, but has now been rescheduled to begin on September 15, 2025. Preparatory challenges earlier in September included a three-day notice from the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) on September 9, requesting a suspension of petrol lifting and dispensing due to concerns regarding fair competition.
In parallel, the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) engaged in a two-day strike, which was subsequently suspended following a meeting convened by the DSS, attended by Finance Minister Wale Edun and representatives from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was established to address the dispute, stipulating the unionization of willing employees from September 9 to 22, 2025, prohibiting the formation of any new unions, and ensuring no worker faces repercussions due to the strike.
Key signatories to the agreement included Sayyu Dantata (Dangote Group), O.K. Ukoha (NMDPRA), Ojimba Jibrin (Dangote Group), Benson Upah (NLC), N.A. Toro (TUC), NUPENG President Akporeha Williams, General Secretary Afolabi Olawale, and Amos Falonipe from the Federal Ministry of Labour.
