The Federal Government and Dangote Refinery have reportedly agreed on the commencement date for selling locally refined petrol to Nigerians in September 2024.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, had earlier promised that the refinery would commence the sale of petrol from August 11, 2024.
However, this date was missed, just as it was in July 2024.
Although an explanation has been given, efforts by TimesNow.com.ng to gain further insight have proven abortive.
A source at Dangote Refinery, who wished to remain anonymous, told TimesNow.com.ng
Another source confirmed that the delay is due to issues with crude oil supply, stating:
Punch reports claimed that an agreement was reached following discussions around crude oil sales in naira, set to begin on October 1, 2024.
The report stated:
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) had expressed optimism that the Dangote Refinery would begin selling petrol in Nigeria this August, as committed by Aliko Dangote, the chairman of the Dangote Group.
The association also anticipates that the assurance given by the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, regarding the Port Harcourt refinery becoming operational this month, would be honoured.
The chairman of IPMAN, NNPC Depot, Ore Western Zone, Shina Amoo, made this known recently.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
