Dangote Refinery Restarts Petrol Sales Under New NMDPRA Deal

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to major marketers and depot owners under a revised distribution framework endorsed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

The development marks a significant adjustment in the refinery’s marketing structure, shifting from broader direct sales to a more structured supply model that prioritises large-scale marketers and licensed depot operators. Under the new arrangement, independent and smaller marketers are expected to source products through approved depots rather than purchasing directly from the refinery. Industry sources say the revised framework is designed to strengthen supply chain efficiency, improve product distribution logistics, and enhance pricing stability across the downstream petroleum sector. The regulatory backing by the NMDPRA is seen as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s fully liberalised fuel market following the removal of petrol subsidy. The regulator has reportedly engaged key stakeholders in the downstream value chain to ensure transparency, compliance, and orderly product allocation. The refinery, located in Lagos, began domestic supply of petrol last year and has since played a significant role in Nigeria’s fuel distribution network. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to major marketers and depot owners under a revised distribution framework endorsed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The development marks a significant adjustment in the refinery’s marketing structure, shifting from broader direct sales to a more structured supply model that prioritises large-scale marketers and licensed depot operators. Under the new arrangement, independent and smaller marketers are expected to source products through approved depots rather than purchasing directly from the refinery. Industry sources say the revised framework is designed to strengthen supply chain efficiency, improve product distribution logistics, and enhance pricing stability across the downstream petroleum sector. The regulatory backing by the NMDPRA is seen as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s fully liberalised fuel market following the removal of petrol subsidy. The regulator has reportedly engaged key stakeholders in the downstream value chain to ensure transparency, compliance, and orderly product allocation. The refinery, located in Lagos, began domestic supply of petrol last year and has since played a significant role in Nigeria’s fuel distribution network.