Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced the resumption of self-collection gantry sales for petroleum products at its facility starting Tuesday, September 23, 2025. This follows a reversal of a previous directive issued earlier in the week, which had suspended self-collection and mandated marketers to rely on the refinery’s Free Delivery Scheme.
The decision, disclosed in an email from the Group Commercial Operations Department, clarifies that while gantry access is reinstated, the Free Delivery Scheme remains operational. Marketers are encouraged to register their outlets for direct supply at no additional cost.
In a statement, the refinery apologized for any inconvenience caused by the suspension and reassured stakeholders of its commitment to improving operational efficiency and ensuring uninterrupted supply. “We are aggressively delivering on the Free Delivery Scheme, which is still open for registration,” the statement added.
The suspension of self-collection, which began on September 18, 2025, was intended to accelerate the adoption of the Free Delivery Scheme, designed to ensure direct shipments to registered retail outlets nationwide. It also aimed to curb transactions with unregistered marketers.
This policy change follows tensions between the refinery and industry groups such as the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), as well as the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN). NUPENG had accused Dangote Refinery of resisting unionisation efforts for its truck drivers, while DAPPMAN criticized the Free Delivery Scheme, claiming it forced marketers to depend on Dangote’s transport fleet at commercial rates.
Despite the criticisms, Dangote Refinery defended the scheme, emphasizing its role in stabilising supply, reducing costs, and preventing product diversion. The resumption of gantry sales is expected to ease concerns among independent marketers and retail owners who rely on direct collection, offering them a dual option for securing products.
Industry expert Jeremiah Olatide, CEO of Petroleumprice.ng, described the move as a significant step toward improving sector efficiency.
