The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, has announced plans to begin free direct distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, effective Monday, September 15, 2025.
The Refinery also announced that the gantry price of the product is still N820 per litre, urging all petrol station owners nationwide to register for free delivery and other benefits.
This comes after the Refinery missed the earlier date set for the commencement of the inter-direct distribution of the products.
The Refinery had set August 15, 2025, for the free distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) and diesel to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecoms firms, aviation, and other large users in Nigeria.
The initiative, according to the Refinery, aims to transform the fuel distribution landscape within Nigeria by reducing logistics costs and enhancing supply efficiency for customers.
The programme which is expected to curb cross-border smuggling of petroleum products, would also revitalise dormant filling stations, creating over 15,000 direct jobs across the logistics value chain, including positions for drivers, station managers, and attendants at the new CNG stations.
The refinery said it would offer a credit facility to those purchasing a minimum of 500,000 litres—allowing them to obtain an additional 500,000 litres on credit for two weeks, under bank guarantee.
To ensure smooth take-off of the scheme, the Refinery had procured 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers, valued at N720 billion, as well as the plan to establish nationwide CNG ‘mother and daughter’ stations, among other infrastructure.
