After months of friction, the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) now says it wants cooperation—not conflict—with Dangote Refinery.
The association, previously at odds with the refinery over pricing and distribution, clarified on Channels TV that it never demanded subsidies.
Instead, DAPPMAN’s spokesman, Nkem Ohia, urged an “open door policy” that allows members to lift fuel in bulk, reducing bottlenecks.
While Dangote has limited partnerships to select firms, DAPPMAN insists broader access would benefit Nigeria’s supply chain.
Ohia dismissed claims of seeking a ₦1.5 trillion annual subsidy as “ridiculous,” adding negotiations are ongoing.
Industry watchers say the refinery’s dominance could reshape fuel marketing, making collaboration crucial for stability.
