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 Dangote’s plans to dominate fuel supply could limit competition, raise prices and undermine the state‑owned company’s role in distributing gasoline, diesel and kerosene across Nigeria. The allegation has sparked a dispute over market share and regulatory oversight in Nigeria’s newly expanding refining sector. Views Nigeria