The Dangote DangoteDangotePetroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has suspended self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products at its facility, effective Thursday, September 18, 2025.
The directive, contained in an internal communication signed by the company’s Group Commercial Operations Department, is aimed at promoting wider adoption of the refinery’s Free Delivery Scheme and curbing sales to unregistered marketers.
According to the notice, all payments related to active Proforma Invoices (PFIs) for self-collection have also been placed on hold, while any payments made after the effective date will not be honoured.
> “We wish to inform you that, effective 18th September 2025, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has placed all self-collection gantry sales on hold until further notice,” the company said. “We kindly request that all payments related to active PFIs for self-collection are also placed on hold until further notice. Please note that any payment made after this date will not be honoured.”
The company assured marketers that its Free Delivery Scheme remains fully operational for both active and newly onboarded customers, urging them to take advantage of the direct delivery model to retail outlets.
Dangote management apologised for the inconvenience, describing the move as an “operational adjustment to improve efficiency.”
The development comes amid a lingering dispute between the refinery, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN).
While NUPENG has accused Dangote Refinery of resisting unionisation of its truck drivers despite a government-brokered deal, DAPPMAN has criticised the free delivery scheme, claiming it forces marketers to rely on Dangote’s fleet at commercial rates.
In its defence, Dangote argues the scheme is designed to stabilise supply and reduce costs, accusing marketers of seeking subsidies and encouraging diversion.
The suspension of gantry sales is expected to affect independent petroleum marketers and retail station owners who have not registered for the free delivery scheme and have depended on direct self-collection from the refinery.
