Oil marketers are gearing up to hold discussions with the management of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to facilitate the efficient supply and distribution of refined petroleum products from the $20 billion facility.

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria plans to engage refinery officials following the refinery’s intention to commence production of refined products this month.

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is set to produce Automotive Gas Oil and JetA1 in January 2024, with petrol production delayed due to the phased supply of crude oil.

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Marketers anticipate collaborating with the refinery to ensure a steady supply of refined products in Nigeria, expressing positive expectations for product availability but cautioning that price reductions might be minimal unless there are changes in the crude supply pricing.