Despite receiving petroleum products at ₦820 per litre with free logistics, many refining partners have not passed on the cost savings to consumers — petrol remains at ₦865 per litre at the pumps.
Dangote Refinery recently began delivering fuel free of charge to independent marketers in parts of the South-West and other regions, aiming to reduce distribution costs and stabilize pump prices. However, marketers argue that the refinery has no power to fix pump prices, and many stations say they must maintain margins to cover their overheads.
To rephrase for clarity:
- The ex-depot (wholesale) cost to marketers is now ₦820/litre (with logistics borne by Dangote)
- But the retail price has not declined accordingly — many filling stations still sell at ₦865/litre
- The failure to reduce pump prices reflects the limits of what Dangote’s free delivery can achieve when retailers retain discretion over final pricing