Motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are calling on Dangote Petroleum Refinery to increase the number of partner retail outlets selling its discounted petrol, saying limited outlets are making it difficult for many consumers to benefit from lower fuel prices.
The appeal follows Dangote Refinery’s recent launch of petrol sales at ₦739 per litre nationwide through MRS Oil Nigeria Plc outlets, a move that has made locally refined fuel significantly cheaper than competitors.
At a time when other retailers such as NNPC Retail, TotalEnergies, Conoil, and Eterna are selling petrol for between ₦835 and over ₦900 per litre, the reduced price at MRS stations has been welcomed by motorists, but the supply points remain too few to meet demand.
Checks across Abuja show that while some MRS stations are dispensing petrol at the reduced price, many areas have limited or no outlets offering the discount. In some cases, long queues are forming at the few stations that do sell at ₦739, and some stations close early in the evening, further restricting access.
A civil servant, George Anosike, told journalists that more retail partners are needed to widen availability, especially given that other filling stations in the city are selling fuel well above ₦800 per litre. “MRS stations are very few in Abuja, and with other filling stations selling above ₦800 per litre, Dangote can help the masses by increasing the number of stations selling its petrol,” he said.
Another motorist, Joachim Jimbiri, said expanding the network of partner stations would allow more Nigerians to feel the impact of the refinery’s price reduction. “This is when we are beginning to see the real benefits of the Dangote Refinery… Nigerians want the refinery to succeed, but we must benefit from cheaper petrol,” he added.
Consumers’ calls come amid widespread fuel price fluctuations in Nigeria’s downstream sector over 2025, with Dangote’s price drop sparking heavy demand at MRS outlets while many independent marketers continue to sell at higher rates.
Expanding the number of partner stations , including bringing more independent retailers on board, could ease queues, improve distribution, and help motorists and businesses access cheaper petrol more consistently across major urban centers.
