Nigeria’s $20 billion Dangote Refinery has announced a fresh reduction in the pump price of petrol across major cities, while also fixing September 15, 2025, as the new commencement date for its direct distribution of fuel to consumers.
The refinery, Africa’s largest with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, disclosed in a statement on its official X handle that the new gantry price remains pegged at N820 per litre, consistent with the figure released last month.
According to the new price template, motorists in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo and Ekiti states will now buy petrol at N841 per litre, down from N860, representing a reduction of N19. In Abuja, Kwara, Rivers, Edo and Delta states, the retail price is pegged at N851 per litre, compared with the earlier N885, marking a N34 cut.
Dangote Refinery also confirmed that its direct supply model—previously billed to start in August—will now take off on Monday, September 15, 2025. Under the plan, the refinery will deploy over 4,000 compressed natural gas trucks to deliver petrol and diesel directly to end-users at no extra logistics cost.
The development comes amid ongoing friction with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), which recently threatened to resume strike action over alleged breaches of prior agreements. The refinery, however, maintained that it recognises the right of its workforce to voluntary union membership.
Industry watchers say the price adjustment and direct distribution initiative could reshape Nigeria’s downstream sector, offering relief to consumers already burdened by high energy costs.
Notably, the company clarified that its price template applies strictly to its distribution partners, including MRS, and is not binding on independent petroleum marketers.
