Dangote Refinery has started free petrol delivery for eligible bulk buyers. The initiative covers Abuja, Lagos and several other states while the company maintains its current ex-depot price.
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Dangote Refinery has commenced free delivery of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, to eligible bulk purchasers in Abuja, Lagos and five other states. According to information released by the company, the initiative applies to customers who meet the required volume for bulk purchases while the refinery retains its ex-depot price of ₦1,075 per litre.
The company said the new distribution arrangement aims to improve product availability and reduce logistics costs for qualified marketers and bulk consumers. Under the initiative, eligible customers will receive petrol deliveries without additional transportation charges within the covered locations.
According to the refinery, the programme is expected to strengthen fuel distribution across the selected states and improve efficiency in the downstream petroleum sector. The company maintained that the ex-depot price remains unchanged at ₦1,075 per litre despite the introduction of the free delivery service.
The commencement of the delivery programme comes as Nigeria’s downstream oil sector continues to adjust to market-based pricing following the removal of fuel subsidy. Industry operators have continued to monitor pricing, supply levels and distribution costs as refiners and marketers compete for market share.
The refinery has continued to expand its operations since beginning domestic fuel supply, with stakeholders closely watching its impact on fuel availability and pricing across the country. The company has repeatedly stated its commitment to improving local refining capacity and reducing dependence on imported petroleum products.
The development means eligible bulk buyers in the affected locations could experience lower logistics costs, which may improve fuel distribution efficiency. However, the extent to which the initiative influences pump prices for retail consumers will depend on marketers’ pricing decisions, transportation costs beyond the covered areas and prevailing market conditions.
