Our partners’ filling stations to sell petrol at N970/litre, Dangote tells Nigerians

Dangote Refinery has announced that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) will now be sold at a new price of N970 per litre at MRS Holdings, Ardova, Heyden, and other partnering companies.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, on Sunday.

According to the statement, the company has absorbed increased logistics costs to ensure uniform pricing across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The company explained that the adjustment in the pricing of its petrol, from N899.50 to N950 per litre, was necessitated by a significant increase in global crude oil prices.

The statement further noted that the 5% adjustment in the company’s ex-depot price is lower than the 15% rise in global crude oil prices.

Additionally, the company revealed that measures are being put in place to enhance transparency in fuel pricing, with plans to begin publishing its ex-depot price, ex-vessel price, and pump price on a weekly basis to prevent consumer exploitation.

Dangote Refinery, however, reassured Nigerians of its commitment to ensuring affordable fuel prices nationwide.

The statement read, “We wish to clarify that the recent adjustment in our ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) is directly related to the significant increase in global crude oil prices. As crude remains the primary input in the production of PMS, any fluctuation in its international price inevitably impacts the cost of the finished product.

“At Dangote Petroleum Refinery, we recognise the critical importance of affordable fuel for all Nigerians, and we remain committed to offering the best value with guaranteed quality to our customers. While we have made a 5% adjustment to our ex-depot price from N899.50 to N950 per litre, it is important to note that this increase is considerably lower than the 15% rise in global crude oil prices, which has seen Brent Crude rise from $70 to $82 in a matter of days, in addition to the premium for Nigerian crude (approximately $3 per barrel) in international markets. Furthermore, Dangote Refinery has maintained the Single-Point Mooring (SPM) ex-vessel price at N895 per litre.

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“All our partners, including Ardova, Heyden, and MRS Holdings, will offer petrol to Nigerians at a retail price of N970 per litre nationwide. We have absorbed the increased logistics costs to guarantee uniform pricing across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). 

“Dangote Refinery has absorbed approximately 50% of the cost increases in the international oil market. This is due to our unwavering commitment to quality and affordability, as well as the ownership of the refinery by Nigerians, which remain central to our mission. If Dangote Refinery were to pass on the entire increase in the price of crude oil to the market, the retail price of PMS would be approximately N1,150 to N1,200 per litre in some locations, compared to the current price of N970 per litre.

“We are committed to providing reliable, top-quality petrol to the Nigerian people at competitive prices. In these challenging times, we continue to prioritise the best interests of Nigerians, striving to shield consumers from the full impact of global price volatility while adapting to evolving market conditions.

“We sincerely appreciate the continued trust and support of Nigerians as we strive to deliver the best value for their money and contribute to the development of a self-sufficient economy that is resilient to international price fluctuations.

“In the interest of transparency and good governance, Dangote Refinery will commence publishing its ex-depot price, ex-vessel price as well as pump price on a weekly basis so that consumers are not exploited. 

“We would like to express our gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the introduction of the visionary Naira for Crude Initiative. This groundbreaking initiative has enabled consistent access to high-quality PMS for all Nigerians, while also insulating the Nigerian consumers from the volatility of the global oil market.”

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