Tinubu lauds Dangote refinery for reducing diesel price

President Bola Tinubu has applauded Aliko Dangote, founder of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited for lowering the wholesale cost of the Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), from its refinery.

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a reduction in the cost of AGO pump (diesel) price from ₦1,200 to ₦1,000 per litre.

This will be the second reduction in three weeks, having dropped the initial price of ₦1,600 to ₦1,200.

In a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu noted that the price review by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which represents a 60% drop, will impact the prices of goods and services.

Tinubu urged Nigerians and businesses to make the nation their priority, as his government is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment.

He said;

“President Bola Tinubu commends the enterprising feat of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited in reducing the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel.

“The Group recently reviewed downwards the gantry price of AGO from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre for a minimum of one million litres of the product, as well as providing a discount of N30 per litre for an off-take of five million litres and above.

“The price review represents a 60 percent drop, which will, in no small measure, impact the prices of sundry goods and services.

“The President affirms that Nigerians and domestic businesses are the nation’s surest transport and security to that glorious destiny of economic prosperity, noting the federal government’s 20 percent stake in Dangote Refinery and why such partnerships between public and private entities are essential to advancing the overall well-being of the country.

“The President calls on Nigerians and businesses to, at this time, put the nation in priority gear while assuring them of a conducive, safe, and secure environment to thrive”, the statement said.