Dangote Refinery Resumes Naira-Based Petrol Sales, Assures Nigerians of Uninterrupted Supply
By NaijaEnquirer Staff
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the resumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sales in Naira, assuring Nigerians of continuous and affordable petrol supply. The decision follows the intervention of the Naira-for-Crude Transaction Committee.
“Following the intervention of the Naira-for-Crude Transaction Committee Chairman, we are pleased to inform you of the resumption of PMS sales in Naira commencing immediately. You may kindly proceed to place your orders in Naira for both self-collection and free delivery,” the company said in a statement.
Background to Suspension
The refinery had earlier announced a suspension of Naira-based sales, citing depletion of its crude-for-naira allocation. Customers with pending transactions were advised to seek refunds. The reversal now restores stability in the domestic supply chain.
PENGASSAN Dispute
Tensions escalated after the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) directed its members to cut crude oil and gas supplies to the refinery over alleged staff dismissals. The union ordered branch members in oil companies, including TotalEnergies, Chevron, and Seplat, to halt crude loading operations.
In a swift response, Dangote Refinery condemned the directive as “criminal, reckless, and an act of economic sabotage,” warning that any disruption would harm government revenues and investor confidence. The company stressed that PENGASSAN has no legal authority to interfere in private supply contracts between the refinery and its vendors.
National Asset Under Threat
“Dangote Refinery is the only facility of its type in Africa and qualifies as a strategic national asset. Any attempt to cripple its operations undermines Nigeria’s economic interests,” the company said, urging the federal government and security agencies to intervene swiftly.
Call for Dialogue
The refinery reiterated its openness to an amicable resolution with PENGASSAN but warned against actions that could trigger widespread fuel scarcity and economic instability. Management explained that the staff restructuring was necessary to safeguard the refinery against sabotage and safety risks.
