Despite tussle with NUPENG, Dangote set to commence direct supply of PMS on Monday

…pegs new price at ₦820

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced it will begin the direct supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to marketers across Nigeria, effective Monday, September 15, 2025.

This is despite the tussle between the Dangote Refinery and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).

The core of the conflict stems from what NUPENG describes as "unfair labor practices." The union claims that Dangote Group’s management instructed truck drivers, who are NUPENG members, to remove their union stickers.

In a statement on Friday, the Dangote Refinery announced that it has set a new gantry price of ₦820 per liter for its direct-to-retail supply.

The announcement, made via a public notice, specifies a retail pump price of ₦841 per liter for several states in the Southwest, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti. The price for states in other regions, such as Abuja, Delta, Rivers, Edo, and Kwara, will be ₦851 per liter.

The refinery is also offering free delivery to all registered petrol station owners nationwide, a move aimed at streamlining the distribution process. The notice invites all interested station owners to register to access the free delivery service and other benefits.

The new pricing structure and direct supply model mark a significant development in the domestic petroleum market. The Dangote Refinery, which has been the subject of much anticipation, is poised to become a key player in the nation's fuel supply chain.
The company's notice indicates that it plans to expand its operations to other states in the future.

For now, the focus remains on the initial list of states, with the goal of ensuring a seamless and efficient supply of petrol across the country.