THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it has deployed over 100 trucks, with hundreds more en route Dangote Petroleum Refinery Limited in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
In a post on its X account, NNPCL said the loading will commence on Sunday, 15th September 2024, and over a hundred trucks have been deployed to the refinery.
“In preparation for the Dangote Refinery’s scheduled petrol loading on Sunday, 15 September 2024, NNPC Ltd. has been mobilising trucks to the refinery’s fuel loading gantry in Ibeju-Lekki.
“As of Saturday afternoon, NNPC Ltd. had deployed over 100 trucks, with hundreds more en route.”
This initiative marks the commencement of petrol loading operations at the refinery, which is anticipated to play a crucial role in meeting the country’s energy demands.
Industry experts believe that this partnership will not only streamline supply chains but also contribute to stabilising fuel prices in the local market. The loading of petrol from the Dangote Refinery is anticipated to begin shortly, providing a much-needed boost to Nigeria’s fuel infrastructure.
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