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Dangote and IPMAN Deal Set to Reduce Fuel Prices
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) recently announced a breakthrough that could lead to a significant drop in fuel prices across the country.
With an agreement to purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) directly from Dangote Refinery, IPMAN believes this direct sales deal will help drive down the pump price of petrol and improve supply nationwide.
IPMAN’s National Secretary, James Tor, revealed that this arrangement is expected to bypass middlemen, which previously influenced pricing, and instead allow Dangote Refinery to directly supply petrol to IPMAN’s members.
This development came shortly after IPMAN’s President, Abubakar Maigandi, confirmed that Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest with a production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, has formally agreed to partner with the association.
Previously, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) handled the distribution, but the shift towards direct sales with Dangote aims to enhance affordability and availability of petrol throughout Nigeria.
Tor emphasized that the arrangement could reduce petrol prices at IPMAN retail stations to below N1,150 per liter, depending on the price Dangote Refinery sets.
“If the deal goes forward as planned, Nigerians will see a significant reduction in fuel costs at our stations,” Tor remarked.
He added that this agreement would not only lead to cost savings for consumers but also guarantee a steady supply, especially since IPMAN has an extensive network of filling stations nationwide.
He mentioned that IPMAN members have the potential to make Dangote’s fuel accessible across various regions, reducing reliance on imported fuel.
Anthony Chiejina, a spokesperson for Dangote Group, confirmed that the direct sale to IPMAN had been finalized, a move many have been eagerly awaiting.
For weeks, petroleum marketers had been pursuing direct access to Dangote’s petrol supply, especially after the federal government revised its policy to allow multiple participants in the distribution of Dangote’s petrol, moving away from NNPCL’s sole rights as the off-taker.
This policy shift is part of the Naira-for-crude initiative, which aims to stabilize Nigeria’s foreign exchange by allowing oil trade directly in Naira.
Under the leadership of Finance Minister Wale Edun, the committee overseeing this plan gave the green light for marketers to lift petrol directly from Dangote Refinery on October 11, 2024.
Dangote Refinery recently priced its gasoline between N960 and N990 per liter for wholesale buyers, but imported fuel landing costs were reportedly lower in early November, around N971 per liter.
Despite these figures, petrol has been selling at around N1,060 to N1,200 per liter at filling stations, making fuel affordability a concern for many Nigerians.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, recently shared his concerns about a purported conspiracy involving an oil cabal in Nigeria, working in collusion with international oil companies (IOCs) to undermine the operations of private refineries, particularly the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Speaking at the November 2024 Abuja Special Holy Ghost service, Adeboye called on Nigerians to pray for divine intervention,
He believes that these unscrupulous oil marketers are intentionally working to create difficulties for the public, especially in light of their efforts to hinder the operations of the Dangote refinery.
Adeboye pointed out that Dangote’s refinery came as a response to the failure of the public refineries and the ongoing struggle Nigeria faces in trying to refine its own crude oil.
Despite being one of the world’s largest oil producers, Nigeria continues to rely heavily on importing refined petrol, a situation that has sparked frustration and concern among citizens.
“Are we under a curse?” Adeboye questioned, highlighting the irony that the country with vast oil reserves struggles to refine its own products.
He further praised Dangote for his determination to help alleviate the suffering of Nigerians.
“He is not my relative, not even from my village, and not a Christian. But as a Nigerian, he saw the suffering of the people and decided to build a refinery that could work,” Adeboye remarked.
In a positive development for Dangote Refinery, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reached an agreement to buy petrol directly from the refinery, bypassing the usual importation channels.
However, Nigerians are still facing high fuel prices, with petrol being sold for as much as N1060 to N1200 at various NNPC stations and other retail outlets across the country, leaving many questioning when the country will truly see the benefits of its oil wealth.
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) recently revealed that Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) will become more affordable for Nigerians, with a planned price reduction of N50 per liter.
This announcement came from IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Maigandi, during a Tuesday interview with Channels Television.
Maigandi disclosed that the price cut follows a recent agreement between IPMAN and Dangote Refinery, which will now directly supply petrol to IPMAN members at a lower rate.
Under the new agreement, Dangote Refinery will sell petrol to IPMAN members at N940 per liter for depot purchases and N990 per liter for trucks.
With these adjusted rates, independent marketers who have been selling petrol for as high as N1,200 per liter in locations like Maiduguri will now be able to drop their prices to around N1,150 or potentially even lower.
Maigandi mentioned that the adjustment depends on location, as transport and logistics costs can vary, but he expects to see the benefits reach customers soon.
Maigandi also shared some insight into the new purchasing arrangements.
IPMAN members have two main options: they can either transport fuel directly from the Dangote Refinery to their depots or purchase it directly for trucks.
These measures are expected to streamline the distribution process, reducing dependence on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as the primary distributor of Dangote’s petrol.
Currently, Nigerians are paying between N1,060 and N1,200 per liter at NNPCL outlets and other stations, so the new pricing arrangement with IPMAN is a welcome move for the average consumer facing high fuel costs.
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