The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has directed members who are yet to register with the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited to immediately register with the refinery ahead of the commencement of direct fuel supply on Monday.

IPMAN President, Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi, and the National Secretary,

Hon. James Terlumun Tor, in a memo to all zonal chairmen and depot chairmen, informed IPMAN members.

The refinery has concluded plans to commence the fuel distribution initiative on Monday while it also slashed the gantry price of premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petroleum.

According to Dangote, Lagos and other South-Western states will sell fuel retailing at N841 per litre, while Abuja, Rivers, Delta, Edo, and Kwara states will sell at N851 per litre.

The first phase of the deployment will cover the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Kwara, Delta, Edo, Rivers and South West states, with nationwide expansion planned as additional trucks are delivered.

This transition to CNG-powered transportation is expected to save the Nigerian economy over N1.8 trillion annually.

The move is designed to cut fuel distribution costs, reduce pump prices, and ease inflationary pressures.

“In particular, the initiative is expected to benefit more than 42 million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by lowering energy costs and improving profit margins.

Dangote Group is investing over N720 billion into the programme, which is also anticipated to revitalize dormant filling stations across the country. The project is expected to create numerous direct employment opportunities, including roles for truck drivers, filling station managers, and fuel attendants.

“The company has called on stakeholders, including fuel station operators, telecommunications companies, and large-scale fuel consumers to partner with the initiative to ensure its success and maximize its economic impact,” the statement said.

In a memo to its members, IPMAN however advised those who are yet to register with the refinery to immediately do so.

The memo read: “The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) under the Leadership Alh. Abubakar Maigandi Shettima as the National President and Hon. James Terlumun Tor as the National Secretary is pleased to inform our members who have renewed IPMAN membership registration in line with IPMAN 2009 Constitution as Amended that payment, loading and supply of Petroleum products at the Dangote Refinery has commenced.

“IPMAN Members who have already registered with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Co. Ltd as was announced, are all directed to resume immediate Payment to Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Co Ltd.

“Be informed that on Monday, 15th September, 2025 the Company will commence Products Loading and Supply direct to Buyers’ locations within the Country.

“Interested Members who are yet to register with Dangote refinery and petrochemicals Co. Ltd are urged to go ahead with their Registrations.” (Weekend Trust)