The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has advised its members nationwide to prioritise the purchase of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, citing competitive pricing and the planned commencement of free product delivery from January 2026.
The association welcomed a recent agreement under which the Dangote Refinery will supply PMS directly to registered IPMAN members across the country.
Gossip News Now reports that this position was outlined in a statement issued on Thursday, December 18, by IPMAN’s National President, Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi Shettima, following a press conference in Abuja on developments within the oil and gas sector.
Speaking at the briefing, Shettima said IPMAN controls more than 80 per cent of Nigeria’s PMS retail outlets, assuring Nigerians that there would be no fuel scarcity.
According to him, “IPMAN has the largest share of the PMS downstream supply chain, controlling over 80 per cent of the retail market. Based on this, we confidently assure Nigerians that there will be no shortage or gap in PMS supply.”
He described the Dangote Refinery’s decision to commence direct PMS supply to IPMAN members as a major boost to nationwide fuel availability.
Shettima further disclosed that the refinery would begin free delivery of PMS to IPMAN filling stations across Nigeria from January 2026, a development he said would help drive down pump prices.
“We are delighted with the agreement for Dangote Refinery to supply PMS directly to registered IPMAN members and deliver products free of charge to our filling stations nationwide from January 2026. This will undoubtedly result in further reductions in petrol pump prices,” he said.
Consequently, the IPMAN president urged all members to patronise the refinery, noting that it currently offers the most affordable pricing to marketers.
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The association also praised the Chairman of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, for supporting the Federal Government’s efforts to stabilise fuel prices, noting that this had contributed to the gradual reduction in petrol pump prices.
Shettima expressed confidence in the Federal Government’s oil and gas policies, stressing that IPMAN has consistently called for stronger collaboration among industry stakeholders.
“At IPMAN, we are confident in the viability of the oil and gas policies being pursued by the Federal Government, and we have continued to advocate enhanced cooperation across all levels of governance in the sector,” he said.
He also credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership for strengthening regulatory oversight, noting that the Dangote–IPMAN partnership was aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians.
“This growing partnership would not have been possible without the pragmatic leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his decisive actions in repositioning the leadership of the NMDPRA and the NUPRC,” Shettima stated.
‘Fuel Importation Distorts Market, Drains Forex’
Reiterating IPMAN’s long-standing opposition to continued fuel importation, Shettima warned that the indiscriminate issuance of import licences undermines local refining efforts.
“Our position remains clear: domestic refining must be deepened to eliminate fuel importation. Continuous imports distort market dynamics, drain foreign exchange, worsen poverty, destroy jobs, and discourage potential investors,” he said.
Meanwhile, IPMAN congratulated the newly appointed heads of oil and gas regulatory agencies but raised concerns over outstanding bridging claims owed to its members.
Shettima disclosed that the unpaid debt has risen to over ₦190 billion, urging the new leadership of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to urgently address the issue.
“We call on the new NMDPRA leadership to treat this outstanding debt as a matter of serious concern as they assume office,” the statement added.
