NNPC accuses Dangote Refinery of seeking fuel monopoly

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has accused the Dangote Refinery of trying to monopolize the country’s fuel market. NNPC says the privately‑run refinery, which began commercial operations in 2023, is using its size and pricing power to dominate supply of gasoline, diesel and other petroleum products, potentially crowding out other producers and limiting competition in Nigeria’s fuel sector. The allegation has sparked a debate over market fairness, regulatory oversight and the role of private investment in Nigeria’s oil‑refining industry. Views Nigeria