After a video comparing the lifespan and cost of Dangote fuel to that of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) went viral, Nigerians were observed waiting in lengthy lines at MRS gas stations in Lagos State.
The video, which started making the rounds on social media on Tuesday, showed an increasing number of customers swarming to MRS stations. The recorder implied that the lines were triggered by the viral comparison video rather than a shortage.
Fuel bought from NNPC and MRS filling stations, which are affiliated with Dangote Refinery, was compared in an experiment by Olatunde Shobajo, a tech content maker known as Valor Reviews, in the video.
For the test, Shobajo employed two new generators. The generator powered by NNPC gasoline operated for only 17 minutes and 51 seconds, whereas the generator powered by MRS gasoline ran for 30 minutes and 51 seconds, which is 13 minutes longer. This suggests that Dangote’s fuel performs better.
The film has sparked controversy, with some Nigerians claiming that Dangote’s entry into the petroleum market threatens NNPC’s long-standing monopoly.
Olufemi Soneye, a NNPC official, responded to the video by stating that the comparison was inaccurate because both fuels came from the Dangote refinery.
He said that “the Dangote Refinery, a strategic partner in promoting local production and energy security, is the source of a significant percentage of Premium Motor Spirit sold at NNPC retail stations in Lagos—where this misleading video was created.”
The statement went on to say, “Dangote Refinery guarantees the quality of petroleum products supplied to our consumers by adhering to strict industry standards.”
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Furthermore, the NNPC categorically denied the allegations in the widely shared video, calling them “baseless” and the product of “unverified and amateur research.”
The business made it clear that it would not put up with misleading information and that individuals who disseminate it would face legal repercussions.
The NNPC Ltd. promised to take the required legal action to safeguard its reputation after declaring in its conclusion that the film was “designed to undermine our operations and mislead Nigerians.”
