Marketers Reply Dangote Refinery Over Alleged Importation of Substandard Fuel [Video]

• Dangote Group recently raised concerns that off-spec petroleum products were imported into the country by marketers
• Marketers have responded to the allegation and confirmed that government agencies test the products before distribution
• Dangote refinery has consistently stressed that there is no need for importation as it has enough product

Dave Ibemere, a journalist at Legit.ng, has been reporting on business for over ten years. He has deep knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stock market, and general market trends.

Oil marketers in Nigeria have addressed recent allegations from the Dangote Group regarding the importation of substandard fuel into the country.

The marketers defended their sourcing practices, noting that the Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority certify all petrol imported into Nigeria.

The controversy began when the Dangote Group claimedthat dealers imported off-spec …