The recent drop in petrol prices has sparked a disagreement between Dangote Refinery and petroleum marketers, with both sides offering different explanations for the reduction. While Dangote insists the price cut is a result of its efforts to stabilise the market and make fuel more affordable for Nigerians, some marketers argue that competition and changing market dynamics—not refinery intervention—triggered the decline.

Dangote Refinery maintains that its operations have introduced much-needed supply relief into the system, reducing dependence on imported fuel and helping lower costs. However, marketers claim that global price adjustments and internal market pressures are the real reasons for the downward trend. They insist that attributing the entire drop to Dangote alone is misleading.

The disagreement has generated public debate, especially as Nigerians continue to seek clarity on what truly influences fuel pricing. Industry watchers say the situation highlights gaps in communication and transparency within the downstream sector.

Despite the conflicting claims, many Nigerians welcome the lower pump price and hope the trend continues. Both parties say they remain committed to ensuring stable and fair fuel pricing moving forward.