The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revealed it will start distributing petrol and diesel across Nigeria beginning August 15, 2025. The announcement marks a key step in the company’s goal to improve fuel access and reduce distribution issues nationwide.
In a move expected to reshape the fuel supply system, the company said it will use 4,000 newly built Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers to deliver products more efficiently. These trucks are designed to serve marketers, fuel station owners, manufacturers, telecom companies, airline operators, and other large fuel consumers.
According to a company statement issued on Sunday, there are also plans to build daughter booster stations for CNG, along with a separate fleet of more than 100 gas-powered trucks to handle gas distribution needs.
The statement notes that the company will offer free delivery as part of its new strategy. This is expected to help ease transportation bottlenecks that have long plagued the fuel sector and to lower operating costs for businesses and service providers that depend heavily on fuel.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery is pleased to announce the commencement of a significant national initiative designed to transform Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape.
“Effective 15th of August 2025, the refinery will begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit and diesel to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecoms firms, aviation, and other large users across the country, with free logistics to boost the distribution network.”
The statement adds that this new plan is aimed at cutting logistics expenses, improving energy efficiency, and contributing to Nigeria’s long-term economic growth.
Aliko Dangote, the founder of the refinery, recently noted that a major shakeup is coming to the country’s downstream oil sector. According to him, this is not simply about reducing pump prices but about making the entire fuel supply system more modern and efficient. He made the comments during an interview after President Bola Tinubu visited the $20 billion refinery located in Lekki, Lagos.
The announcement also comes at a tense moment in the fuel transport sector. Tanker drivers in Lagos have warned that they will stop loading products from Monday, citing the high cost of N12,500 per truck for access permits under the E-Call Up system on the Lekki-Epe Corridor.
To further support bulk buyers, the company is launching a credit option for those purchasing 500,000 litres or more. This could help revive inactive fuel stations, ease inflation, and support small and medium-sized businesses.
