Accompanied by a video clip of the trucks being offloaded at a Lagos port, the announcement revealed a sprawling fleet lined up at the company’s base—signaling readiness for the next phase of operations.
“We are delighted to receive 4,000 brand-new CNG trucks as part of our bold distribution initiative, championing cleaner energy and more efficient transportation across Nigeria and beyond,” the Dangote Group stated.
The trucks are part of a wider N720 billion investment programme designed to overhaul Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. With the start of direct delivery of refined products such as petrol and diesel to retail stations, industrial hubs, and high-volume consumers, Dangote aims to eliminate long-standing inefficiencies associated with fuel distribution—including middlemen and logistics bottlenecks.
According to earlier projections, the privately owned refinery’s initiative could absorb over N1.07 trillion annually in national fuel distribution costs. This move is expected to translate into direct consumer benefits, potentially saving Nigerians more than N1.7 trillion yearly in energy expenses.
Beyond cost reduction, the scale of the plan promises substantial economic ripple effects:
- Over 42 million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) stand to benefit from improved access to fuel.
- Thousands of inactive filling stations across the country may be reactivated.
- More than 15,000 new jobs are expected to be created across the logistics and energy distribution value chains.
Importantly, the trucks’ CNG-powered engines reflect a deliberate commitment to cleaner energy. As Nigeria grapples with climate change and seeks to diversify its energy mix, the deployment of these vehicles aligns with the Federal Government’s push for greener transport solutions.
With its daily production targets set at 65 million litres—comprising 45 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 15 million litres of diesel, and 5 million litres of aviation fuel—the Dangote Refinery is positioning itself as a central force in meeting national demand and stabilising fuel supply.
The development has been met with broad industry acclaim. Stakeholders including the Presidency, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), and energy experts have hailed the initiative as transformative—highlighting its potential to curb inflationary pressure on fuel, stimulate economic productivity, and modernise Nigeria’s downstream petroleum ecosystem.
As the August 15 launch date approaches, all eyes are now on the implementation phase, with expectations running high that the refinery’s massive CNG fleet will not only deliver on logistics efficiency but also set a new standard for sustainable energy transportation in Nigeria and across West Africa.