Dangote refinery takes delivery of 4,000 CNG trucks to drive fuel delivery nationwide

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the arrival of 4,000 brand-new compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, a significant move aimed at enhancing the company’s fuel distribution capabilities across Nigeria and reducing the country’s reliance on diesel-powered logistics.

According to the company, the trucks are part of a broader logistics overhaul designed to reduce carbon emissions, lower operational costs, and improve fuel delivery efficiency.

In a post shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the company stated:

“We are delighted to receive 4,000 brand-new CNG trucks as part of our bold distribution initiative, championing cleaner energy and more efficient transportation across Nigeria and beyond.”

Business Insider Africa previously reported that the company said the initiative is aimed at meeting Nigeria’s daily demand of 65 million litres of refined petroleum products. “This includes 45 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, 15 million litres of diesel, and 5 million litres of aviation fuel,” it stated.

“With the average logistics cost estimated at N45 per litre, the refinery will cover over N1.07tn annually in free distribution expenses. Dangote Group is investing N720bn in the acquisition of 4,000 CNG-powered trucks as well as the establishment of nationwide CNG ‘mother and daughter’ stations, among other infrastructure to implement the free distribution initiative,” the statement added.

According to the company, the new CNG fleet will be deployed starting August 15, 2025.

Dangote’s refinery is currently operating at approximately 85% of its 650,000 barrels-per-day capacity, ranking it among the world’s largest single-train refining facilities, a scale that drives down production costs per barrel.

The recent deployment of 4,000 CNG-powered trucks, about 40% more cost-efficient than traditional diesel tankers, is set to slash logistics expenses.

Together, these efficiencies are expected to significantly cut out traditional supply chain markups often reflected in pump prices.