In a move set to transform Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the addition of new fuel distribution partners as it prepares to begin nationwide fuel distribution next month.
In a statement issued Tuesday, the refinery listed TotalEnergies, Garima Petroleum, and Sunbeth Energies among the latest oil marketing companies to join its growing network. Other newly signed distributors include Sobaz Nigeria Ltd, Virgin Forest Energy, Sixxco Oil Ltd, NU Synergy Ltd, and Soroman Nigeria Ltd.
Also joining the fold are Jezco Oil Nigeria Ltd., Jengre, Cocean, Kifayat, Triumph Golden, Sifem Global, Riquest, and Mamu Oil, among others.
The development comes just days after Dangote slashed its ex-depot petrol price to ₦840 per litre, a move aimed at enhancing affordability and increasing market penetration. Existing partners — including MRS, Heyden, Ardova (AP), Hyde, Optima, and Techno Oil — are expected to reflect the new pricing at their respective retail stations.
“The Dangote Refinery, the largest single-train refinery in the world, continues to expand its domestic distribution footprint, offering competitive pricing and improving access to refined products across Nigeria,” the company said in its statement.
The refinery also disclosed a significant investment of over ₦720 billion in the deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks to distribute petroleum products nationwide. According to the company, the initiative is projected to save the Nigerian economy over ₦1.7 trillion annually by cutting down transportation costs for marketers and large-scale consumers.
Dangote Refinery estimates the new logistics model will positively impact more than 42 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by reducing energy costs and improving profitability.
Analysts: A Win for Consumers, a Challenge for Retailers
Industry analysts say the refinery’s growing distribution network and competitive pricing model could lead to lower fuel prices for Nigerian consumers. However, the aggressive market push may put pressure on independent fuel retailers and middlemen who traditionally profited from supply chain inefficiencies.
“This is a game-changer. For decades, Nigeria’s downstream oil market has been defined by opaque pricing and distribution bottlenecks. Dangote Refinery is now rewriting those rules,” said an industry expert who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The initiative is also expected to ease inflationary pressures by stabilizing fuel prices and cutting logistics costs, a long-standing concern for businesses and consumers alike.
A Sector Poised for Disruption
As the refinery prepares for full-scale distribution, the move underscores Dangote’s ambition to dominate Nigeria’s fuel market and reduce the country’s reliance on imported petroleum products. The refinery’s capacity to meet domestic demand at scale, coupled with its strategic partnerships, is already reshaping competition in the sector.
With nationwide rollout set for next month, market watchers are waiting to see how competitors and stakeholders in the downstream sector will respond.
For now, consumers and businesses can look forward to cheaper fuel and a more reliable supply chain — potentially marking the beginning of a new era in Nigeria’s energy landscape.
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