As petrol prices continued to rise over the weekend, the Dangote Refinery has challenged fuel marketers to bring their trucks for loading, assuring that it has over 310 million litres of premium motor spirit (PMS) available for the local market and export.
The Vice President of the Dangote Group, Devakumar Edwin, threw the challenge on Friday during a media tour of the multibillion-dollar refinery facility, amid reports of fuel scarcity and speculation about the refinery’s production status.
Edwin emphasized that the refinery was fully operational and ready to meet domestic demand. He dismissed claims that supply delays from Dangote Refinery were responsible for the recent price hike in filling stations.
“Some marketers might have raised petrol prices thinking the Dangote Refinery is not supplying at the moment,” he said. “This is not true. Bring your tankers — we will load. Any number of tankers you bring, we’ll load. It’s a challenge I’m throwing today. No one can come and tell me I’m not loading.”
He reiterated that the refinery’s storage and distribution systems are functioning optimally, ensuring a steady supply of petrol across Nigeria’s downstream market.
The statement comes amid rising pump prices in major cities, prompting calls for increased transparency and efficiency in the fuel distribution chain.
Edwin further noted that the Dangote Refinery remains committed to supporting the federal government’s efforts to stabilize fuel supply and strengthen Nigeria’s energy self-sufficiency.
