By SUNTV Global Channel | December 30, 2025
Some Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) marketers have accused the Dangote Refinery of stalling their operations by allegedly preventing them from loading LPG products more than a month after full payment was made.
The aggrieved marketers told SUNTV Global Channel that despite settling their proforma invoices and meeting all financial requirements, they have been unable to access LPG from the Dangote gantry for several weeks, pushing many of them into serious financial difficulties.
According to the marketers, several traders resorted to bank loans to fund their allocations, only to be left stranded after payment, while interest on the borrowed funds continues to accumulate.
One marketer alleged that LPG already paid for is being diverted by the refinery for the production of polypropylene instead of being released to traders.
“The LPG we paid for is allegedly being used to produce polypropylene, while marketers are blocked from loading,” a source claimed.
The marketers also criticised what they described as an inefficient and non-transparent loading system at the refinery. They alleged that FAN tickets often take weeks to process and that traders are restricted to loading just one truck every two weeks.
“Even loading one truck in two weeks is difficult unless you have insider connections,” another marketer said.
They further accused the refinery of failing to consider the high cost of funds borne by traders who rely on bank financing.
“Interest rates are high, but Dangote seems unconcerned about the losses traders are incurring. The treatment is completely inconsiderate,” a marketer lamented.
In addition, the marketers alleged that Dangote Refinery gives preferential pricing to members of a consortium, making it difficult for small and independent traders to compete fairly.
“Dangote sells cheaper to consortium members. Independent traders cannot make any meaningful profit,” one trader said.
They cited the pricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), alleging that the refinery sells PMS at ₦699 per litre, while the prevailing market price at the refinery is around ₦701 per litre, leaving traders with a margin of just ₦2 per litre.
“Is Dangote only interested in selling to companies with non-interest-bearing funds? The entire system is hostile to traders who depend on bank loans,” a source queried.
The marketers also raised concerns over the sale of Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) in United States dollars, questioning why the product is not sold in naira like other petroleum products.
Reacting to the allegations, the Group Chief Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Mr. Tony Chiejina, dismissed the complaints.
“There is no point talking to people or trying to convince someone who doesn’t see good in what one does. Seeing is believing,” he said.
He added that the refinery’s impact is already being felt nationwide.
“For the first time in over 50 years, Nigerians are saying goodbye to fuel scarcity and fuel queues during festive periods. The same experience happened last year, but nobody remembers because the pains are over,” Chiejina stated.
He further hinted at upcoming developments in the gas sector, saying, “A big revolution is coming in LPG. Watch out.”
SUNTV Global Channel will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more details emerge.
