A fresh dispute has emerged between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery regarding the volume of petrol supplied to meet Nigeria’s growing energy demands. Sources verified by The New Daily Prime revealed that Dangote Refinery has been unable to deliver the quantity of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, that was initially agreed upon with NNPCL, raising concerns about the adequacy of supply for the country’s needs.
Other sources also indicate that while Dangote Refinery was expected to supply 25 million liters of petrol to meet national consumption, only 16.8 million liters have been delivered, according to NNPCL figures. This shortfall has prompted speculation that the importation of fuel may still be required to meet the country’s daily local demand.
However, Dangote Refinery has countered these claims, stating that it has significantly exceeded its promised delivery. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer for Dangote Refinery, stated that the company had already loaded 111 million liters of petrol and assured the public that the supply process is ongoing. “We are refining and have no reason not to load. So, loading is ongoing, and we will continue to provide the product to the market,” Chiejina told Vanguard newspaper.
Despite Dangote’s reassurances, NNPCL has yet to issue an official statement addressing the ongoing fuel supply concerns. Attempts by The New Daily Prime to obtain comments from Mr. Olufemi Soneye, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, were unsuccessful.
The emerging supply dispute raises further questions about Nigeria’s ability to meet its domestic fuel demands and whether the importation of petrol will continue to play a role in ensuring sufficient availability across the country. Further updates are expected as both parties work to resolve the situation.
