The Dangote Refinery is set to launch its much-anticipated free fuel distribution scheme starting Monday, September 15, 2025. This initiative, aimed at easing the burden of high fuel costs on Nigerians, will first roll out in select states across the country.
According to Anthony Chiejina, spokesperson for the Dangote Group, the first phase of the program will cover Lagos, other South-West states, the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), as well as Kwara, Delta, Rivers, and Edo states. Chiejina confirmed that alongside the free distribution, retail fuel prices will also be reduced to N841 per litre in Lagos and other South-West states, and N851 per litre in Abuja and the other participating regions.
“We are starting the free fuel distribution scheme on Monday,” Chiejina stated. “It will kick off in Lagos, the South West, Abuja, Kwara, Delta, Rivers, and Edo States. There will also be a drop in price effective the same day.”
The program was initially scheduled to begin in August but faced delays due to logistical setbacks in China. However, with the recent arrival of over 1,000 fuel trucks, the company is now ready to move forward with the plan.
As part of its broader logistics and sustainability strategy, the Dangote Group is also deploying a fleet of 10,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks. This move is designed to enhance distribution efficiency and reduce costs across Nigeria’s fuel supply chain. Despite recent spikes in CNG prices, the company remains committed to the roll-out.
“Even though we recently noticed how the CNG prices doubled a week ago, that will not deter our 10,000 CNG truck roll-out this year,” the statement read.
The free fuel initiative is expected to expand to additional states as more trucks arrive in the country. This marks a significant effort by the Dangote Group to support Nigerians during challenging economic times, particularly amid rising energy costs and inflationary pressures.
This latest development underscores the company’s growing role in the domestic energy sector, following the recent commissioning of its massive refinery, one of the largest in Africa.
