Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expanded the distribution of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, by commencing direct sales to independent oil marketers with the capacity to purchase a minimum of 250,000 litres.
The development marks a shift from the refinery’s earlier distribution model, which relied largely on about 20 depot owners to lift petrol from its gantry for onward nationwide supply.
Industry sources said the new arrangement is aimed at broadening access to locally refined petrol and improving availability across the country by allowing more marketers to participate directly in product lifting.
The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest, began production of petroleum products as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel and stabilise domestic supply. By opening its doors to qualified independent marketers, the refinery is expected to deepen market participation and enhance competition within the downstream sector.
Stakeholders believe the move could help ease distribution bottlenecks and support more efficient fuel supply, particularly in areas previously underserved by the existing depot-based network.
The refinery has yet to disclose further details on pricing and logistics, but analysts say the decision represents another step toward reshaping Nigeria’s petroleum products supply chain.
