The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to revolutionize Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape with plans to commence nationwide delivery of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) on August 15, amidst growing concerns over fuel scarcity in Lagos and other regions.
The tanker drivers and fuel marketers in Lagos State had threatened to stop loading petroleum products, citing the high cost of N12,500 per truck for the E-Call Up system. In response, the Lagos State Government insisted on implementing the system, accusing the unions of collecting up to N41,000 from drivers without providing any service.
The Dangote refinery plans to deploy 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas-powered tankers to boost delivery capacity and improve access to fuel across the country. The company will offer free product delivery and establish daughter booster CNG stations and a dedicated fleet of over 100 gas-powered tankers.
The initiative aims to eliminate distribution bottlenecks, reduce operational costs, and support Nigeria’s economic development. The Dangote Group’s President, Aliko Dangote, had previously hinted at a major “shakedown” in the country.
Meanwhile, marketers expressed fear that the decision of tanker drivers to stop lifting fuel could trigger scarcity if not resolved amicably. The Lagos State Government had introduced the E-Call Up system to regulate truck movements and prevent congestion on the Lekki-Epe corridor.
The National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) had requested a reduction in the fee from N12,500 to N2,500 per truck. NARTO President Yusuf Othman said the association was still negotiating with the Lagos State Government, while IPMAN Vice President Hammed Fashola faulted the condition of the parks built for trucks and called for stakeholder involvement.
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