… To Negotiate Commercial Terms Directly With Refineries
The Federal Government on Friday gave approval to independent oil marketers to buy premium motor spirit, also known as petrol directly from Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company Ltd.
The approval was announced in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun.
In the statement, the minister said following the directive of the Federal Executive Council and the implementation of the new Naira-based sales mechanism, the Implementation Committee on the Sales of Crude Oil and Refined Products held its second review meeting on Wednesday October 10, 2024.
The meeting focused on assessing the transition towards a deregulated market structure for Premium Motor Spirit and addressing the change in the purchasing model for petroleum product marketers.
Edun said that the new regime where oil marketers are to buy petrol directly from Dangote marks a departure from the previous arrangement where the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) served as the sole purchaser and distributor of PMS from the refineries.
The statement said, ” The most significant change under the new regime is that petroleum product marketers can now purchase PMS directly from local refineries. This marks a departure from the previous arrangement where the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) served as the sole purchaser and distributor of PMS from the refineries.
“This direct purchasing mechanism allows marketers to negotiate commercial terms directly with the refineries, fostering a more competitive market environment and enabling a smoother supply chain for petroleum products.”
With the commencement of local PMS production, the financw minister noted that the market is better equipped to support these direct transactions.
“This transition is expected to enhance efficiency in product availability and stabilize market conditions for the benefit of all Nigerians.
“The Committee recognizes that there are questions and discussions regarding this change in the market structure. We are committed to providing clarity on this development and will continue to engage with stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition process,” Edun added.