The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has issued a nationwide directive instructing its members to prioritise the purchase of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

The association said the directive was informed by the refinery’s competitive pricing and the need to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity.

In a statement issued on Thursday, IPMAN National President, Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi Shettima, said the move was aimed at reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products while supporting local production.

According to him, patronising the Dangote Refinery would help stabilise the downstream sector and ensure better supply efficiency across the country.

“I am calling on all IPMAN members nationwide to prioritise patronising the Dangote Refinery in their purchase of PMS products, as they already offer the most affordable price for marketers today,” Shettima said.

He disclosed that the directive comes ahead of a major logistics upgrade by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which is expected to commence direct supply of PMS to registered IPMAN members from January 2026.

Shettima explained that the planned arrangement would include free delivery of petrol to filling stations nationwide, a move expected to significantly reduce distribution costs for marketers.

IPMAN further stated that the initiative would improve fuel supply efficiency, stabilise distribution nationwide and potentially lead to lower pump prices for consumers.

The association, which controls more than 80 per cent of Nigeria’s petrol retail outlets, warned that continued reliance on fuel importation undermines the growth of the local refining industry and weakens the domestic market.

It expressed optimism that increased patronage of locally refined products would boost Nigeria’s energy security and support the Federal Government’s drive for self-sufficiency in petroleum production.