On Monday, September 15, 2025, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery commenced direct supplies of petrol to marketers, leading to skeletal operations at depots and a sharp decline in purchases, as sources close to the industry told Vanguard. An anonymous source attributed the shift to the refinery’s rollout of 1,000 CNG trucks on September 8, 2025, heightening tensions among depot owners and retailers. Petroleumprice.ng CEO Olatide Jeremiah described the development as a “revolution” driven by local market forces, noting that global oil price rises coincide with dropping depot prices for the first time, potentially ushering in best practices and lower pump prices (Web:0, Web:1).
At a conference marking the first anniversary of the refinery’s petrol launch on September 15, 2024, President Aliko Dangote highlighted its impact on Nigeria’s energy security, ending decades of fuel queues since 1975 (Web:0). The 650,000 barrels-per-day facility, operational since January 2025, has resolved persistent shortages, with Dangote stating, “Nigerians are witnessing a new era” (Web:1). He acknowledged challenges, including warnings from experts that only sovereign nations build such refineries, risking his assets if it failed, but emphasized the commitment to Nigeria and Africa, where only two countries previously avoided petrol imports (Web:0). X posts from @DangoteGroup (September 15, 2025) celebrated the milestone, while @Naija_Activist noted 67% public relief from queues but concerns over depot disruptions (Afrobarometer, 2025).
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