Dangote Refinery has cleared the air on unfounded reports that NNPC Limited has begun is lifting of petrol at the facility as both parties are still negotiating terms.
Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina via a statement on Thursday made available to Theliberationnews made made this known adding that the company is not in a position to determine the price of petrol as the sector is regulated.
He faulted media report that NNPC has commenced the lifting of petrol from the refinery.
“We would like to state that NNPC has not commenced lifting of refined Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from our Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
“Therefore, the issue of fixing the price of petrol lifted from our refinery does not arise, as we are yet to finalize our contract with NNPC.
“The PMS market is strictly regulated, which is known to all oil marketers and stakeholders in the sector, hence we can not determine, fix, or influence the product price, which falls under the purview of relevant government authorities”.
He went on to urge the public to disregard the reports “as it is misleading and does not represent the true position in this matter.
“We are guaranteeing Nigerians of exceptionally high quality petroleum products that will be readily available all over the country.”
