*** Warns Against Artificial Scarcity, urges Nigerians to report M R S’s non – compliant stations through “08001235264”
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced a nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a Pump Price of N739 per litre across all M R S Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations.
This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery’s mission to deliver affordable fuel to Nigerians and stabilize the downstream petroleum market.
With over 2,000 M R S stations nationwide, the new pricing is expected to be implemented across all outlets, ensuring that the benefits of this reduction reach consumers nationwide.
In its statement, the refinery commended marketers who have embraced the new the new pricing regime and urged others to follow suit in the interest of national economic recovery.
“We commended M R S and other marketers who have demonstrated patriotism by reflecting the reduction at the pump. We call on other to join this effort as a show of support for Nigeria’s economic recovery,” the refinery stated.
Historically, the festive season has been associated with fuel scarcity and sharp price hikes. However, Dangote Refinery has delivered a decisive market intervention – crashing pump prices at a time when Nigerians typically brace for hardship backed by a guaranteed daily of 50 million litres, this Initiative fundamentally alters the supply dynamics, during the holiday period.
By refining locally at scale, the refinery is reducing Nigerians exposure to volatile global market, conserving foreign exchange, stability of the Naira, and strengthening energy security. This sustained price cut and steady supply are providing relief to households, businesses, and transport operators nationwide.
The refinery also issued a stern warning against attempts by unscrupulous operators to create artificial scarcity in response to the price reduction, calling on government agencies to act decisively.
“Any attempt to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply to frustrate recent price reduction is unpatriotic and unacceptable. We urged regulatory authorities to remain vigilant and take firm action against such practices, especially during this critical festive period,” the statement added.
Consumers were advanced to resist purchasing fuel at inflated prices, when cheaper high – quality alternative are readily available.
“We encouraged Nigerians to avoid buying PMS at excessively high prices when they can access locally refined fuel at N739 per litre from over 2,000 M R S stations nationwide. The refinery urges Nigerians to Report any M R S stations selling above N739 per litre through this number: “08001235264”
“We also call on other petrol station operators to patronise our products so that the benefits of this price reduction can be passed onto Nigerians across all outlets, ensuring broad – based relief and more stable downstream market.
The statement further disclosed that Dangote Petroleum Refinery reaffirmed its commitment to steady supply, price moderation, and energy security, emphasizing that its operations are anchored on long – term national interest rather than short – term market pressure.
“Our objectives remain clear: to ensure consistent supply of high – quality petroleum products at affordable price for Nigerians, while support economic stability and reducing dependence on import” the refinery concluded.
