The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has directed members who have yet to register with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited to do so immediately, ahead of the refinery’s commencement of direct fuel supply on Monday.
In a memo jointly signed by IPMAN President, Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi Shettima, and National Secretary, Hon. James Terlumun Tor, the association informed zonal and depot chairmen that payment, loading, and supply of petroleum products at the Dangote Refinery had officially commenced.
“The National Executive Committee (NEC) of IPMAN under the leadership of Alh. Abubakar Maigandi Shettima as the National President and Hon. James Terlumun Tor as the National Secretary is pleased to inform our members who have renewed IPMAN membership registration in line with IPMAN 2009 Constitution as Amended that payment, loading and supply of Petroleum products at the Dangote Refinery has commenced,” the memo read.
“IPMAN Members who have already registered with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Co. Ltd as was announced, are all directed to resume immediate payment to Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. Be informed that on Monday, 15th September, 2025, the Company will commence products loading and supply direct to buyers’ locations within the country. Interested members who are yet to register with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Co. Ltd are urged to go ahead with their registrations.”
Daily Trust reports that the Dangote Refinery has concluded plans to commence its fuel distribution initiative on Monday and has slashed the gantry price of premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol. According to the company, fuel will retail at N841 per litre in Lagos and other South-Western states, while Abuja, Rivers, Delta, Edo, and Kwara states will sell at N851 per litre.
The first phase of the distribution will cover the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Kwara, Delta, Edo, Rivers and other South-Western states, with a nationwide rollout expected as more trucks are deployed.
The refinery’s switch to compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered transportation is projected to save Nigeria over N1.8 trillion annually, cut distribution costs, reduce pump prices, and ease inflationary pressures.
“In particular, the initiative is expected to benefit more than 42 million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by lowering energy costs and improving profit margins,” the company stated.
Dangote Group is investing over N720 billion in the project, which is also expected to revitalise dormant filling stations across the country and create thousands of jobs, including opportunities for truck drivers, filling station managers, and fuel attendants.
“The company has called on stakeholders, including fuel station operators, telecommunications companies, and large-scale fuel consumers to partner with the initiative to ensure its success and maximise its economic impact,” the statement added.
