Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has commenced the receipt of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks, an integral part of its fuel distribution logistics programme set to start on August 15.
Dangote refinery made this known in a statement issued on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
The refinery said the initiative aims to transform the fuel distribution landscape within Nigeria by reducing logistics costs and enhancing supply efficiency for customers.
The fleet of fuel tankers, being imported through Apapa Port, represents a significant capital investment estimated at N720 billion.
The first consignment of trucks recently departed Apapa Port and was formally received at the refinery site in Ibeju-Lekki by the Vice-President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Ltd, Devakumar Edwin.
Members of the public who observed the convoy’s journey from Apapa to Ibeju-Lekki expressed commendation for Dangote’s proactive approach in addressing the chronic logistics challenges that have long impeded the downstream sector.
Speaking on the rollout, Group Chief of Branding and Communication, Dangote Industries Limited, Anthony Chiejina, said: “The commencement of the initiative marks a groundbreaking development in Nigeria’s fuel distribution network.
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“Given the complexities inherent in global supply chains, the delivery of these specialised CNG-powered tankers is indeed commendable. This approach ensures that we maintain operational efficiency while scaling up the fleet.
“Our unwavering commitment to this programme is reflected in our ongoing collaboration with key regulatory bodies and stakeholders to facilitate seamless deployment. We believe this initiative will significantly lower distribution costs and improve fuel availability for our customers nationwide.”
Chiejina added that over the next six weeks, the refinery expects at least 60 shiploads of trucks to arrive in Nigeria.
According to Chiejina, the innovative distribution model is expected to catalyse efficiency gains across Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, fostering greater transparency, reducing transportation bottlenecks, and ultimately enhancing energy security for the nation.
In June, Dangote Petroleum Refinery revealed a landmark investment exceeding N720 billion to deploy 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks across Nigeria for the nationwide distribution of petroleum products.
The initiative is projected to save Nigerians over N1.7 trillion annually in fuel distribution costs.
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