The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced a new phase in its operations with the deployment of its recently acquired fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks.
On Monday, the trucks officially began loading petroleum products at the refinery’s facility in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, for direct distribution to filling stations across the country.
According to company officials, the move is part of efforts to strengthen domestic fuel supply, reduce reliance on intermediaries, and lower the cost of transportation in line with Nigeria’s energy transition goals. The use of CNG-powered vehicles is also expected to cut down on emissions and provide a more sustainable model for fuel distribution.
Industry experts have welcomed the development, describing it as a significant step toward ensuring stable nationwide access to refined petroleum products. With the refinery now channeling supplies directly to filling stations, the burden of scarcity and inflated costs caused by middlemen is expected to ease.
The introduction of CNG trucks also aligns with the federal government’s push for cleaner energy alternatives, as Nigeria seeks to gradually reduce its dependence on diesel-powered transportation in the downstream sector.
The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest integrated refining complex, has been central to Nigeria’s energy reforms since it commenced operations, and Monday’s rollout of CNG trucks marks another milestone in its drive to transform the nation’s oil and gas industry.
