25/05/2026
Fuel Market Tension Grows Between NNPC and Dangote Refinery
NNPC has accused Dangote Refinery of trying to create a monopoly in Nigeria’s fuel market through a court challenge against fuel import licences granted to rival marketers. Dangote maintains that fuel imports weaken local refining efforts, while regulators and marketers argue competition is necessary to keep supply stable.
The case could significantly influence fuel prices, market structure, and confidence in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector.