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Dangote Refinery cuts fuel prices
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria /Economy & Trade

Dangote Refinery cuts fuel prices

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dangote Refinery has reduced the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel).
  • PMS is now N1,165 per litre, down from N1,215, and Diesel is N1,570 per litre, down from N1,650.
  • The price reduction aims to provide affordable petroleum products, support economic activities, and enhance Nigeria's energy security.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the ex-depot prices for both Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), effective Thursday, August 6. This move underscores the refinery's commitment to making high-quality petroleum products more accessible and affordable in the Nigerian market.

The price review reflects Dangote Refineryโ€™s ongoing efforts to enhance energy affordability, improve access to refined petroleum products, and support economic activities across Nigeria.

โ€” Dangote RefineryExplaining the rationale behind the price reduction.

The price of PMS has been lowered to N1,165 per litre from N1,215, a decrease of N50 per litre. Similarly, the ex-depot price for Diesel has been adjusted to N1,570 per litre, down from N1,650, marking an N80 per litre reduction. These adjustments are part of the refinery's ongoing strategy to improve energy affordability and bolster economic activities across Nigeria.

As Africaโ€™s largest refinery, Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening Nigeriaโ€™s energy security, reducing reliance on imports, and supporting the nationโ€™s economic development through the supply of world-class petroleum products.

โ€” Dangote RefineryHighlighting the refinery's strategic importance to Nigeria.

As Africa's largest refinery, Dangote Petroleum Refinery plays a crucial role in strengthening Nigeria's energy security. By reducing reliance on imports and supplying world-class petroleum products, the refinery aims to support the nation's economic development. The company stated its dedication to contributing to Nigeria's economic growth and passing on the benefits of operational efficiencies to consumers when market conditions allow.

The company reaffirmed its dedication to contributing to the growth of the Nigerian economy and passing on the benefits of improved operational efficiencies to consumers whenever market conditions permit.

โ€” Dangote RefineryStating the company's commitment to consumers and the economy.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.