Lagos, Nigeria — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it will commence free direct supply of petrol across Nigeria beginning Monday, September 15, 2025. The move, aimed at easing distribution challenges and stabilising fuel availability, comes alongside a major reduction in retail pump prices.
New Pricing Structure
According to the refinery’s management, petrol will now be sold at:
•₦841 per litre in Lagos and other South-West states.
•₦851 per litre in Abuja, Edo, Kwara, Rivers, and Delta states.
The pricing strategy, which reflects logistics and transportation costs across regions, represents one of the lowest official pump prices announced in recent months.
Ensuring Direct Supply
By commencing free direct supply, Dangote Refinery intends to cut off middlemen and ensure that petrol gets to filling stations more efficiently. Industry observers believe the initiative will help reduce hoarding, curb profiteering, and improve access for consumers.
“This is a bold step to make fuel supply transparent and affordable. Direct distribution means trucks will load directly from the refinery and deliver to filling stations without unnecessary mark-ups,” said an oil sector analyst.
Market Impact
The announcement has generated widespread attention, with many Nigerians expressing hope that the measure will bring relief to households and businesses struggling with high transportation and energy costs. Transport unions have also welcomed the development, noting that cheaper petrol could ease the cost of movement across states.
However, some stakeholders are watching closely to see how long the price reduction can be sustained, given fluctuating global oil prices and domestic production challenges.
A Milestone for Local Refining
The Dangote Refinery, which began operations in 2024, has been projected as a game-changer for Nigeria’s oil industry. The facility, with a refining capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is the largest in Africa and was built to reduce the country’s dependence on imported petroleum products.
The latest announcement is seen as a milestone, not only in ensuring local supply but also in reshaping Nigeria’s fuel pricing landscape.
As distribution begins on September 15, all eyes will be on how quickly the refinery’s direct supply strategy translates into reduced prices at the pump and whether the benefits will reach consumers nationwide.
