IPMAN is urging Dangote Refinery to allow direct petrol sales amid Nigeria’s fuel crisis.
The President of the union, Abubakar Maigandi, noted that ₦40 billion tied up with NNPC was causing delays, and believes direct purchases from Dangote’s 500 million litres could resolve shortages.
In the midst of Nigeria’s fuel crisis, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN) is pressing for direct petrol sales from Dangote Refinery.
Frustrated by delays and mounting debts with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), IPMAN’s President, Abubakar Maigandi, revealed that NNPC was owing over ₦40 billion, leaving marketers struggling to source fuel.
During a recent television interview, Maigandi shared the plight of the independent marketers, notably recounting how some have been forced to wait days at loading depots.
“If Dangote could sell directly to us, we would be ready to buy immediately,” he stated, expressing eagerness to bypass the obstacles that hinder their operations.
Meanwhile, Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, responded by assuring them that his refinery could meet local fuel demands.
In a discussion with State House journalists, he said: “We can produce over 30 million litres a day and currently have enough fuel to last over 12 days without additional imports”.
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Consequently, this raised questions about the ongoing fuel shortages at many filling stations across the country.
However, the road to resolving these supply issues is challenging.
Maigandi emphasised the need for collaboration with Dangote’s management to establish direct sales.
“Once we pay, we can collect our products without delays,” he explained.
Meanwhile, as the dialogue continues, the future of fuel supply in Nigeria remains uncertain, with both IPMAN and Dangote poised to shape a potential solution for millions of Nigerians reliant on fuel access.
