Dangote Refinery: Nigerians recount days of long fuel queues

Daily Trust | 30-08-2026 11:49pm |

Nigerians have taken to social media to reflect on the impact of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, exactly 726 days after it officially announced the commencement of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) production. Under the hashtag #DangoteRefineryImpact, users highlighted significant changes in Nigeria's petroleum landscape, including the reduced prominence of fuel queues and the growing availability of locally refined products. The conversation was initiated by X user @AgbaKobz, who asked when last people joined a queue for petrol. The refinery's operations have been seen as a turning point in Nigeria's downstream petroleum sector.

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