Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced the suspension of self-collection gantry sales at its Lagos facility, effective immediately, to enforce its Free Delivery Scheme and curb unregistered marketers, amid ongoing tensions with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN).

A mail from the Group Commercial Operations Department, obtained by PUNCH on September 19, outlined the operational shift to prioritize direct shipments to retail outlets, aiming to enhance efficiency and stabilize supply chains.

Signed by management, it read: “Effective 18th September 2025, all self-collection gantry sales are on hold until further notice. Payments related to active PFIs for self-collection will not be honored.” The refinery urged marketers to register for the Free Delivery Scheme, assuring seamless logistics for both existing and new customers, while apologizing for potential disruptions.

The decision escalates a feud with DAPPMAN, whose members control most of Nigeria’s private depots. DAPPMAN has criticized the delivery scheme, alleging it forces reliance on Dangote’s pricier fleet, while NUPENG accuses the refinery of blocking driver unionization despite a government deal.

Dangote, in a statement on X, defended its stance, rejecting DAPPMAN’s alleged ₦1.505 trillion subsidy demand and accusing marketers of fuel diversion. The refinery insists the scheme cuts costs and ensures transparency.