Why Nigerians Are Choosing Dangote Petrol Over NNPCL
A silent price war is unfolding in Nigeria’s fuel market, with many motorists ditching NNPCL petrol for Dangote Petrol sold at MRS filling stations.
Across Abuja, queues at NNPCL stations have disappeared, while MRS stations are witnessing a surge in customers.
Price and Efficiency Driving the Shift
Investigations reveal that MRS stations sell petrol at ₦945 per litre, while NNPCL maintains a higher price of ₦965 per litre.
Beyond price, many motorists claim that Dangote Petrol lasts longer, giving them better value for their money.
“When I buy 20 litres at MRS, it lasts longer than NNPCL’s fuel,” said Ali Mohammed, a taxi driver in Abuja.
Another motorist, Kunle Abdulrahman, shared a similar view:
“Other petrol dries up quickly. MRS is cheaper and more economical for me.”
Even those new to MRS confirm the switch. Oluwatobi Esther, a Kubwa resident, said:
“A friend recommended MRS to me, and I’ve noticed a difference. It lasts longer than NNPCL fuel.”
MRS Stations Record Unprecedented Queues
Musa Aliyu, the manager of an MRS station along Kubwa Expressway, confirmed that demand has spiked.
“Our stations have never been this busy. Customers are choosing us because of our lower prices and fuel quality.”
However, an NNPCL fuel attendant, who requested anonymity, insisted that quality is not the issue.
“If NNPCL drops its price to ₦935 today, our queues will return. It’s all about pricing,” he explained.
Deregulation and Market Competition
Speaking on the development, Chinedu Ukadike, spokesperson for IPMAN, stated that the ongoing shift is a natural effect of fuel deregulation.
“Motorists prioritize price over quality. Dangote Petrol at MRS is selling cheaper, so it’s attracting more customers. This is how competition works.”
Meanwhile, NNPCL has refuted claims that its petrol burns faster, calling them baseless and even threatening legal action against those spreading false information.
With petrol prices ranging from ₦945 to ₦1,000 per litre across Abuja, it remains to be seen whether NNPCL will adjust its pricing strategy to regain customers.
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