Dangote Petroleum Refinery has introduced a dedicated nationwide hotline to enable Nigerians report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved pump price of ₦739 per litre.
The refinery announced that the hotline, 0800 123 5264, is now active across the country and will allow consumers promptly report price violations at MRS stations, which number over 2,000 nationwide.
The initiative, according to the refinery, is part of its efforts to promote transparency, affordability and consumer protection in the downstream petroleum sector.
The move follows Dangote Refinery’s recent commencement of nationwide PMS sales at ₦739 per litre, a strategic intervention aimed at stabilising fuel prices and easing financial pressure on Nigerians, particularly during the festive season.
In a statement, the refinery reiterated its commitment to delivering affordable, high-quality fuel while safeguarding national economic interests.
“We encourage Nigerians to avoid purchasing PMS at inflated prices when locally refined fuel is available at ₦739 per litre. Any MRS station selling above this price should be reported through our hotline. Together, we can ensure the benefits of this price reduction reach all consumers,” the statement said.
Dangote Refinery also assured Nigerians of steady product availability, noting that it has a guaranteed daily production capacity of 50 million litres. It warned against attempts by unscrupulous operators to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply in response to the price reduction.
The refinery called on regulatory authorities to remain vigilant and take decisive action against any unpatriotic practices that could undermine recent gains in fuel pricing.
By refining petroleum products locally at scale, the refinery said Nigeria stands to significantly reduce dependence on fuel imports, conserve foreign exchange, stabilise the naira and strengthen national energy security.
Consumers were further advised to resist buying fuel at inflated prices when cheaper, locally refined alternatives are readily available.
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