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By Adewale Sanyaolu
Amid high fuel prices, motorists in Lagos are flocking to Dangote refinery partner stations in search of cheaper alternatives.
The surge in demand for Dangote’s cheaper diesel and petrol has led to long queues at its partner stations, as drivers seek relief from the high costs at other fuel outlets.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited had last week reduced the ex-depot price of petrol from N890 per litre to N825.The reduction marks the second price cut in February.
Dangote, in a public notice on the price slash, announced three filling stations in Lagos, which included MRS: N860 per litre, AP: N865 per litre, and Heyden: N865 per litre, as its partner off-takers.
A survey conducted by Daily Sun across the partner filling stations in Lagos at the weekend revealed an unusually heavy queue of vehicles waiting in line to buy the commodity.
At the MRS filling station on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, long queues of vehicles on a single lane dotted the stretch of the road.
The same scenario was also observed at the Heyden filling station at Alapere, inward the Third Mainland Bridge, as well as at the MRS filling stations on Kodesho Street, Ikeja, and Old Abeokuta Expressway, Agege, Lagos.
Some of the motorists who spoke to Daily Sun in separate interviews expressed joy at the development, saying the savings of N75 to N80 per litre remained significant, especially for those operating commercial vehicles.
They, however, urged Dangote to increase the number of its partner filling stations to include independent and major marketers to ensure wider accessibility.
In a statement, the refinery confirmed that the new pricing structure would take effect from Thursday, February 27.
“This strategic price adjustment is designed to provide essential relief to Nigerians in celebration of the Ramadan season while also supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic recovery policy by alleviating the financial burden on the Nigerian populace.
“It is important to note that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has consistently lowered the prices of petrol and other refined petroleum products to the benefit of Nigerians. This marks the second reduction of PMS prices in February 2025, following a previous decrease of N60 earlier in the month.
“Additionally, in December 2024, during the yuletide period, the refinery reduced the price of PMS by N70.50, from N970 to N899.50 per litre, as part of its commitment to easing the cost of living and providing relief to Nigerians during the holiday season,” the statement read.
The refinery highlighted that previous reductions have positively impacted the overall cost of living, benefiting various sectors of the economy. They also helped ensure that Nigerians did not experience the typical fuel scarcity and price hikes associated with the yuletide season.
Dangote reiterated that its high-quality products, which have become a favourite in both domestic and international markets, will remain available nationwide, particularly through its key partners—MRS Holdings, AP (Ardova Petroleum), and Heyden—at market-friendly rates.
“Nigerians will be able to purchase high-quality Dangote petrol at the following prices across our partners’ retail outlets: For MRS Holdings stations, it will be sold for N860 per litre in Lagos, N870 per litre in the South-West, N880 per litre in the North, and N890 per litre in the South-South and South-East regions, respectively.
“The same product will also be available at the following prices in AP (Ardova Petroleum) and Heyden stations: N865 per litre in Lagos, N875 per litre in the South-West, N885 per litre in the North, and N895 per litre in the South-South and South-East,” it added.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery assured the public of a consistent supply of petroleum products, with sufficient reserves to meet domestic demand and a surplus for export, thereby boosting the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
The refinery called on marketers to support this initiative, ensuring that Nigerians remain the primary beneficiaries of this effort.
“This collective action will contribute to the broader economic recovery plan led by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is committed to making Nigeria self-sufficient in refined petroleum products and positioning the country as a leading oil export hub,” it concluded.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which has exported its products to Europe, America, Asia, and other regions, recently supplied jet fuel to Saudi Arabia. The refinery has confirmed it holds over 500 million litres of petrol in storage, enough to meet Nigeria’s petrol demand for several days. Additionally, the refining capacity of the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery has surpassed Nigeria’s average daily requirement of 385,000 barrels.
