Dangote Stops Sales To Unregistered Marketers

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited on Friday suspended self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products at its facility with effect from Thursday, September 18, 2025.
The directive, according to the refinery, aims to promote wider adoption of the refinery’s free delivery scheme for retail outlets and to halt sales to unregistered marketers, whether they buy directly from its depot or indirectly through other marketers.
Group Commercial Operations Department of the company, which made this disclosure through a mail correspondence signed and sent to newsmen, explained that the move was an operational adjustment aimed at improving efficiency. The company urged marketers to adopt its Free Delivery Scheme, which provides direct shipments to retail outlets.
The company also warned that any payments made after the effective date would be rejected.
“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. In light of this development, 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 communication, addressed to its marketing partners, said
The company, however, assured that its Free Delivery Scheme remains operational for both active and newly onboarded customers.
“We encourage all active and newly onboarded customers to register for the DPRP Free Delivery Scheme, which remains fully operational and offers a seamless delivery experience to your station,” the mail stated.
The management also apologised for the inconveniences the decision might cause, adding, “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we implement this operational adjustment.”