Starting August 15, 2025, Dangote Refinery will begin selling petrol (PMS) and diesel directly to fuel stations, industries, telecoms firms, aviation companies, and big users across Nigeria. The company says it will even deliver for free using a fleet of CNG-powered tankers, aiming to reduce costs and boost supply efficiency.

🔍 What Marketers Are Saying

Fuel marketers are uneasy—some believe this plan could upset the traditional distribution system and possibly create a covert monopoly. Associations like PETROAN warn that independent stations and truck drivers may be squeezed out as Dangote becomes both refiner and distributor.

💡 Expert View: Opportunities vs Disruption

Energy expert Prof. Wumi Iledare says this is not a plot for monopoly but a step called vertical integration. He explains that allowing stations to buy directly from Dangote could bring down landing costs, boost availability, and lower pump prices—provided regulations ensure fair play.

Olatide Jeremiah (PetroleumPrice.ng) calls the development a revolution in the downstream sector—removing middlemen, cutting inflated costs, and ending price manipulation at the pump.

📝 Advantages Vs Disadvantages

The plan moves Nigeria closer to self-sufficiency and economic growth—but its success largely depends on regulatory oversight to protect competition and consumer interest.