The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to reintroduce its previously suspended N5 per-litre fuel discount scheme for its strategic partners. This comes after the temporary halt of the initiative, which was caused by reported infractions and misconduct by some participating marketers.
In a statement released on Thursday, the refinery’s management revealed that the suspension was necessary to investigate and address cases of fuel diversion and unauthorized resale of discounted products. The scheme, which was initially introduced to support major distributors and ease the financial burden on Nigerians, had reportedly been abused by certain actors in the fuel distribution chain.
“We have completed a thorough review of the issues and have put in place new monitoring and control mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability in the process,” the statement said. “We remain committed to supporting our strategic partners and ensuring that Nigerians continue to benefit from our refinery’s operations.”
The company emphasized that only verified and compliant marketers would benefit from the reinstated discount program. It also issued a warning that any further violations of the guidelines would lead to strict sanctions, including permanent exclusion from the scheme.
The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest, began supplying the Nigerian market earlier this year and has since been at the forefront of efforts to stabilize fuel prices and improve domestic energy security. The reinstatement of the discount program is expected to offer some relief to consumers already grappling with rising fuel costs.
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