The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has suspended self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products at its facility, effective Thursday, September 18, 2025.

This decision aims to promote wider adoption of the refinery’s free delivery scheme for retail outlets and halt sales to unregistered marketers.

According to the company, the move is an operational adjustment aimed at improving efficiency.

“We wish to inform you that, effective 18th September 2025, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has placed all self-collection gantry sales on hold until further notice,” the company stated in a mail correspondence obtained by The PUNCH on Friday.

The company also requested that all payments related to active PFIs for self-collection be placed on hold until further notice, warning that any payment made after the effective date will not be honored.

The refinery urged marketers to adopt its Free Delivery Scheme, which provides direct shipments to retail outlets.

“We encourage all active and newly onboarded customers to register for the DPRP Free Delivery Scheme, which remains fully operational and offers a seamless delivery experience to your station,” the mail stated.

The management apologized for the inconvenience the decision might cause, adding, “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we implement this operational adjustment.”

The development comes against the backdrop of a lingering row between the refinery, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria.

NUPENG has accused the refinery of resisting unionization of its truck drivers despite a government-brokered agreement, while DAPPMAN faulted the company’s free delivery scheme, alleging marketers are compelled to rely on Dangote’s fleet at commercial rates.

The refinery insists the scheme is meant to stabilize supply and cut costs, accusing marketers of seeking subsidies and fueling diversion. In a statement shared on Dangote Group’s official X account, the refinery maintained that it had a right to defend its operations from misleading reports, particularly regarding the marketers’ ₦1.505 trillion subsidy demand. “We stand by our statement on DAPPMAN… Marketers’ ₦1.505trn Subsidy Demand,” the refinery stated.