Officials at Dangote Refinery have denied claims that the controversial fuel allegedly purchased from an NNPC filling station originated from their facility.
This statement comes after the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) rejected allegations on Saturday regarding the sale of substandard petrol with a high burn rate. NNPCL’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, issued a statement in response to a viral video suggesting that its petrol does not last long in fuel tanks.
The video, which circulated online, showed a content creator purchasing a litre of Dangote fuel from an MRS Filling Station in Alapere, Lagos, for N925, and the same litre from NNPCL at Ojodu Berger for N945. The creator claimed that the generator running on NNPCL fuel stopped after 17 minutes, while the one running on Dangote fuel lasted for 33 minutes. This sparked widespread reactions from Nigerians who shared their experiences with both types of fuel.
In its response, NNPCL clarified that the petrol sold at its Ojodu Berger station was sourced from the Dangote refinery. It strongly rejected the viral video’s claims, calling them unfounded and based on amateur, unverified research.
The statement also emphasized that the fuel sold at NNPCL stations in Lagos, where the video originated, is largely sourced from Dangote Refinery, a key partner in promoting local production and energy security. The NNPCL reassured the public that its fuel is carefully formulated to ensure optimal efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability.
The corporation further criticized the “misleading video” as part of a broader attempt by economic saboteurs to damage its reputation and spread false information. It vowed to take a stand against deliberate misinformation aimed at undermining its operations.
“Moving forward, NNPC Ltd will take strong legal action against any individuals or groups spreading false information about our brand and operations. Those responsible for such malicious actions will be fully held accountable under the law,” the company stated.
The energy giant urged the public to disregard the “fabricated content” and rely on verified sources for accurate information. It reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring fuel availability, affordability, and quality for all Nigerians, while upholding global industry standards.
However, sources at Dangote Refinery questioned why NNPCL had specifically involved the refinery in the issue. One official remarked that not all NNPCL fuel comes from Dangote, especially given that the corporation still operates its own refineries and imports fuel from other countries.
The official expressed skepticism, suggesting that NNPCL was attempting to manipulate the situation by falsely attributing fuel to Dangote and offering “fake praise” in the process.
“We’ve been hearing for months about how our PMS has a better burn rate than any other fuel. So, why suddenly drag Dangote into this?” the official asked.
Another source noted that NNPCL might be trying to embroil the Dangote refinery in a controversy, but argued that it wasn’t necessary to respond. “They’re just trying to be clever. They’ve been importing fuel—have they denied that? And they also have their own refineries. We don’t sell substandard fuel, and Nigerians know that.”
“We don’t need to react to such a statement. When something is good, it speaks for itself. Everyone is confirming it, and people can testify to it,” the official concluded.
