DANGOTE REFINERY SUSPENDS SELF-COLLECTION SALES, PUSHES FREE DELIVERY SCHEME AMID INDUSTRY ROW
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has suspended self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products at its facility with effect from Thursday, September 18, 2025.
This was disclosed in a correspondence obtained by our correspondent on Friday, signed by the Group Commercial Operations Department of the company.
According to the directive, the move is aimed at promoting wider adoption of the refinery’s Free Delivery Scheme for retail outlets while halting sales to unregistered marketers, whether they buy directly from its depot or indirectly through intermediaries.
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Dangote described the decision as an “operational adjustment” designed to improve efficiency. The refinery urged marketers to key into its Free Delivery Scheme, which ensures direct shipments to filling stations. It also warned that any payments made after the effective date would not be honoured.
The letter to marketing partners read in part: “We wish to inform you that, effective 18th September 2025, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has placed all self-collection gantry sales on hold until further notice. In light of this development, we kindly request that all payments related to active PFIs for self-collection are also placed on hold until further notice. Please note that any payment made after this date will not be honoured.”
The company, however, assured that the Free Delivery Scheme remains operational for both active and newly onboarded customers.
“We encourage all active and newly onboarded customers to register for the DPRP Free Delivery Scheme, which remains fully operational and offers a seamless delivery experience to your station,” it stated.
Apologising for the inconvenience, the management added: “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we implement this operational adjustment.”
The latest development comes against the backdrop of a lingering row between the refinery, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN).
While NUPENG has accused the refinery of resisting unionisation of its truck drivers despite a government-brokered agreement, DAPPMAN has criticised the controversial Free Delivery Scheme, alleging that marketers are compelled to rely on Dangote’s fleet at commercial rates.
The refinery, for its part, insists the scheme is designed to stabilise supply and reduce costs, accusing marketers of seeking subsidies and fuelling diversion.
Analysts say the suspension of self-collection could have major implications for independent marketers and small retail owners who have relied on direct pickup from the refinery’s gantry, raising concerns over pricing, competition, and labour relations in the downstream oil sector.
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