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BREAKING: Dangote promises to refund customers who buy petrol above market price from key partners
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has launched an initiative to refund customers who purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above advertised rates from its key distribution partners across Nigeria.
The announcement comes after the refinery recently reduced its gantry price from N890 to N825 per litre.
According to a statement released this weekend, the company will refund N65 per litre on over 200,000 metric tonnes of PMS purchased by marketers at the old price before the reduction took effect.
“The step, effective February 27, 2025, guarantees that none of our valued business partners will experience a loss due to the price change.
More importantly, it ensures that the new, lower rate takes immediate effect nationwide for the benefit of the Nigerian people,” the company stated.
The refinery confirmed it has absorbed a N16 billion loss by providing these refunds, emphasizing that the move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to stimulate the economy.
Dangote strongly condemned any exploitation of the new pricing structure by marketers.
“It is both unpatriotic and detrimental to the welfare of Nigerians for any party to purchase at a rate of N825 per litre and then sell to consumers at N945 or more per litre.
This constitutes excessive profiteering,” the statement declared.
The company has published approved rates for its key partners: MRS will sell at N860 in Lagos, N870 in the South-West, N880 in the North, and N890 in the South-South and South-East.
Heyden and AP (Ardova Plc) will sell at N865 in Lagos, N875 in the South-West, N885 in the North, and N895 in the South-South and South-East.
With these rates in place, Dangote expects no Nigerian should pay more than N900 per litre regardless of location.
Customers who are charged above the advertised rates at any Dangote partner station are encouraged to report to the refinery with their receipts for a full refund of the excess amount.
The refinery underscored its commitment to providing high-quality, eco-friendly fuel that benefits vehicle performance and supports public health while contributing to Nigeria’s energy security and economic growth.
“This initiative is one of many ways Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals continues to contribute to a prosperous and sustainable future for our country,” the company concluded.
BLACK MARKET RATES
US DOLLAR (USD) Buy ₦1, 400 Sell ₦1,410
GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) Buy ₦1,860 Sell: ₦1,885
EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1, 570 Sell ₦1,590
CANADIAN DOLLAR (CAD) Buy ₦1,030 Sell ₦1,100
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) Buy ₦75 Sell ₦90
UAE DIRHAM Buy ₦350 Sell ₦370
CHINESE YUAN Buy ₦180 Sell ₦200
GHANA CEDI (GHS) Buy ₦95 Sell ₦110
WEST AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2, 380 Sell ₦2, 460
CENTRAL AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2, 220 Sell 2,300
AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Buy ₦800 Sell ₦900
CBN EXCHANGE RATES
US DOLLAR (USD) ₦1,370.19
GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) ₦1,829. 89
EURO (EUR) ₦1,568.32
SWISS FRANC (CHF) ₦1,1706.13
JAPANESE YEN (JPN) ₦8.50
CHINESE YUAN (CNY) ₦202. 06
WEST AFRICAN CFA (XOF) ₦2.38
WEST AFRICAN UNIT ACCOUNT (WAUA) ₦1,859. 48
SAUDI RIYAL (SAR) ₦364.93
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) ₦84. 46
BLACK MARKET RATES
US DOLLAR (USD) Buy ₦1, 397 Sell ₦1,405
GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) Buy ₦1,850 Sell: ₦1,865
EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1, 580 Sell ₦1,600
CANADIAN DOLLAR (CAD) Buy ₦1,030 Sell ₦1,100
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) Buy ₦75 Sell ₦90
UAE DIRHAM Buy ₦350 Sell ₦370
CHINESE YUAN Buy ₦180 Sell ₦200
GHANA CEDI (GHS) Buy ₦95 Sell ₦110
WEST AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2, 380 Sell ₦2, 460
CENTRAL AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2, 220 Sell 2,300
AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Buy ₦800 Sell ₦900
CBN OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES
US DOLLAR (USD) ₦1,370.15
GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) ₦1,832.17
EURO (EUR) ₦1,568.28
SWISS FRANC (CHF) ₦1,1705.44
JAPANESE YEN (JPN) ₦8. 51
CHINESE YUAN (CNY) ₦201. 80
WEST AFRICAN CFA (XOF) ₦2.38
WEST AFRICAN UNIT ACCOUNT (WAUA) ₦1,859. 98
SAUDI RIYAL (SAR) ₦364.91
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) ₦84. 32
The Presidency says the bodies allegedly used by Adeyemi—including the so-called Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, and Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council—do not exist as government agencies.
The Presidency says a man identified as Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew allegedly created and operated fake government agencies, forged appointment letters, and falsely claimed to have been appointed by Femi Gbajabiamila.
According to the statement:
The Office of the Chief of Staff discovered the alleged scheme after complaints from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) that an unauthorized body was operating in a way that conflicted with its functions.
The Chief of Staff petitioned the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force in October 2025 to investigate alleged forged appointment letters.
The Presidency says the bodies allegedly used by Adeyemi—including the so-called Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, and Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council—do not exist as government agencies.
Investigators allege Adeyemi operated from an office in the Federal Secretariat Complex, held meetings with diplomats, and sought diplomatic support to obtain U.S. visas for members of the alleged organization.
Police reportedly recovered forged documents and other exhibits during searches of his office and residence.
The investigation allegedly found that Adeyemi operated 34 bank accounts, including several in the names of fictitious organizations, and used forged documents to open a Central Bank of Nigeria account.
The Presidency says no government funds were paid into that account.
Police charged Adeyemi and two others before the Federal High Court on multiple counts, including forgery, impersonation, and obtaining by false pretence. The case is scheduled for hearing on July 27.
The Presidency also denied claims that Gbajabiamila appointed Adeyemi, stating that appointments to federal offices are issued through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, not the Office of the Chief of Staff.
Current status
The Presidency maintains that:
the agencies in question are fictitious,
the appointment letter was forged,
Adeyemi is an impostor,
and the allegations against him should be resolved by the court.
As the case is pending before the court, the allegations remain subject to judicial determination.
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