The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken delivery of 1,000 compressed natural gas trucks, a sharp rise from 450 delivered last week, as it pushes toward its goal of 4,000 vehicles. The trucks, imported from China, are part of a plan to modernize Nigeria’s fuel distribution system and reduce costs.
Running on natural gas instead of diesel, the trucks are expected to cut distribution expenses by about 40 percent, saving the economy an estimated ₦1.07 trillion each year. The shift will also lower carbon emissions while making fuel delivery more efficient across the country.
The program is designed to benefit more than 40 million small and medium-sized businesses that struggle with high transportation and energy costs. It will also support job creation, with thousands of positions expected in truck operations, fueling stations, and logistics.
Although the rollout was slowed by shipping challenges, Dangote is now accelerating deliveries. Once the full 4,000 fleet is in operation, the refinery will be able to move fuel directly to retailers, manufacturers, and large users without relying heavily on middlemen.
The refinery, which can process up to 650,000 barrels of oil per day, is positioning itself as a game changer in Nigeria’s energy sector. The addition of CNG trucks signals a long-term strategy to cut costs, improve reliability, and build a cleaner, more efficient fuel distribution network.
