Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched a dedicated hotline for Consumers in Nigeria to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved price of N739 per litre.
The refinery says the initiative underscores its commitment in ensuring transparency, affordability, and consumer protection in the downstream petroleum market.
Accordingly, the refinery management disclosed that the hotline number 08001235264 is now active nationwide, and will enable consumers to promptly report violations and help maintain fair pricing across over 2,000 MRS stations.
This measure follows the refinery’s recent commitment of nationwide PMS sales at N739 per litre – a strategic intervention aimed at stabilising fuel prices and easing the financial burden on Nigerians during the festive season.
Speaking on the development, Dangote Refinery emphasised its mission to deliver affordable, high – quality fuel while safeguarding national economic.
“We encouraged Nigerians to avoid purchasing PMS at inflated prices when locally refined fuel is available at N739 per litre. Urging Nigerians to report any MRS stations selling above this price by calling our hotline. Together, we can ensure that the benefits of this price reduction reach every consumers,” the statement read.
The refinery further reaffirmed its commitment to steady supply, backed by guaranteed daily output of 50 million litres, and warned against attempts to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply. Regulatory authorities have been urged to remain vigilant and take decisive action against unpatriotic practices.
By refining locally at scale, Dangote Refinery is reducing Nigerians dependence on import, conserving foreign exchange, stabilising the Naira, and strengthening energy security. This Initiative represents a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward sustainable energy solutions and economic recovery.
The refinery also issued a stern warning against attempts by unscrupulous operators to create artificial scarcity in response to the reduction, calling 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.
The statement concluded by advising the consumers to resist purchasing fuel at inflated prices, when cheaper, high – quality alternatives are readily available.
