IPMAN says Dangote’s direct fuel supply from August will solve longstanding PMS logistics bottlenecks.
Marketers hail Dangote refinery’s CNG truck rollout, urge strong regulation for fairness.
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Rivers chapter, has endorsed Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s plan to directly distribute Premium Motor Spirit nationwide starting August 15.
Chairman Tekena Ikpaki, speaking in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, said the move would eliminate logistics bottlenecks, reduce market volatility, and improve supply. He described the planned rollout of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks as a “game-changer” for the downstream sector.
“We believe this multi-source supply model ensures better pricing and stability for consumers,” Ikpaki stated, while calling for fair regulatory oversight.
A Shell retiree, Mr. Chijioke Odimbu, applauded the effort but warned that success hinges on product availability. “Without enough fuel, the trucks are useless,” he noted.
Transporter Charles Ndudi and trader Imelda James echoed support, stressing that reduced fuel costs would ease daily living.
The refinery’s logistics plan is expected to cut transportation expenses and enhance fuel access across Nigeria, aligning with broader goals for public-private collaboration in the energy sector.