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The management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced the commencement of its free delivery of fuel to filling stations across the country, starting with Lagos and the South-West, Abuja, Kwara, Delta, Rivers, and Edo States.

According to a video sighted by Tribune Online, the 650,000-bpd refinery commenced the distribution on Monday following an earlier announcement of a drop in the retail price of petrol to N841 per litre.

Tribune Online reports that Dangote Group spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, earlier explained that the scheme will bring relief to millions of Nigerians by providing fuel at reduced prices.

The Dangote spokesperson said; “We are starting the free fuel distribution scheme on Monday. We will start with Lagos and the South West, Abuja, Kwara, Delta, Rivers, and Edo States. There will be a drop in price effective on Monday when the free distribution starts”.

The refinery has dropped petrol retail prices to N841 per litre in Lagos and the South West, and N851 per litre in Abuja, Edo, Kwara, Rivers, and Delta States. This price reduction is expected to boost economic activity and reduce the financial burden on Nigerians.

Over 1,000 trucks have been received by the refinery to commence the programme, with more states expected to benefit from the scheme as additional trucks arrive in Nigeria.

The refinery has also embarked on a large-scale Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered truck roll-out to enhance logistic strength and reduce costs. (Nigerian Tribune)

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