Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched a dedicated nationwide hotline for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved pump price of ₦739 per litre.
The refinery said the move is aimed at promoting transparency, affordability, and consumer protection in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market.
In a statement, Dangote Refinery announced that the hotline — 0800 123 5264 — is now active nationwide, allowing consumers to promptly report price violations across more than 2,000 MRS filling stations.
The initiative follows the refinery’s recent commencement of nationwide PMS sales at ₦739 per litre, a strategic intervention designed to stabilise fuel prices and ease the financial burden on Nigerians, particularly during the festive season.
According to the refinery, the measure is part of its broader commitment to ensuring that the benefits of locally refined fuel reach end users without distortion by retail operators.
“We encourage Nigerians to avoid purchasing PMS at inflated prices when locally refined fuel is available at ₦739 per litre. Report any MRS station selling above this price by calling our hotline. Together, we can ensure that the benefits of this price reduction reach every consumer,” the statement said.
Dangote Refinery also reaffirmed its capacity to sustain steady fuel supply, noting that it maintains a guaranteed daily output of 50 million litres. It warned against any attempts by unscrupulous operators to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply in response to the price reduction.
The refinery urged regulatory authorities to remain vigilant and take decisive action against such practices, describing them as unpatriotic and harmful to national economic interests.
“Any attempt to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply to frustrate recent price reductions is unacceptable. We call on regulatory agencies to act firmly against such practices, especially during this critical festive period,” the statement added.
By refining petroleum products locally at scale, Dangote Refinery said it is helping to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on fuel imports, conserve foreign exchange, stabilise the naira, and strengthen national energy security.
Consumers were advised to resist purchasing fuel at inflated prices when cheaper, high-quality locally refined alternatives are readily available.
