Dangote Refinery has called on Nigerians to report any MRS filling station selling petrol above the approved pump price of ₦739 per litre, as concerns grow over alleged violations of the new pricing framework.
The refinery made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday, stressing that its petrol is expected to sell at a uniform retail price of ₦739 per litre nationwide, while the ex-depot (gantry) price remains ₦699 per litre.
According to the company, the pricing structure is designed to ensure affordability and stability in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, especially at a time when many households are struggling with rising living costs.
Dangote Refinery urged motorists and consumers to remain vigilant and promptly report any MRS outlet found charging above the approved rate, noting that such practices undermine efforts to deliver fair pricing across the market.
The company also appealed to other filling station operators beyond MRS to patronise its refined petroleum products at the ₦699 gantry price, saying wider participation would help extend the benefits of the price reduction to Nigerians.
“We also call on other petrol station operators to patronise our products so that the benefits of this price reduction can be passed on to Nigerians across all outlets, ensuring broad-based relief and a more stable downstream market,” the statement said.
Recall that Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Refinery, had earlier announced a maximum retail price of ₦740 per litre for petrol, but recent reports indicate that while some MRS and other stations in Abuja are selling between ₦739 and ₦912 per litre, a number of outlets are allegedly exceeding the approved ₦739 benchmark.
