The Federal Government has cleared independent marketers to commence the lifting of premium motor spirit {PMS} commonly known as petrol from the Dangote Refinery without going through the Nigerian National Petroluem Company Limited (NNPCL).
This development was announced in an official statement titled ‘Update On Direct Purchase Of PMS By Petroleum Product Marketers’ by the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun on Friday, October 11, 2024.
He disclosed that the move followed a directive from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and the implementation of the new naira-based sales mechanism.
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He also disclosed that the development will engender ‘smoother supply chain’
The statement reads, ‘’Following the directive of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and the implementation of the new Naira-based sales mechanism, the Implementation Committee on the Sales of Crude Oil and Refined Products in Naira, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun held its second review meeting on Wednesday October 10, 2024.
‘’The meeting focused on assessing the transition towards a deregulated market structure for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and addressing the change in the purchasing model for petroleum product marketers.
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‘’Key Update: New Direct Purchase Model: The most significant change under the new regime is that petroleum product marketers can now purchase PMS directly from local refineries. This marks a departure from the previous arrangement where the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) served as the sole purchaser and distributor of PMS from the refineries.
‘’This direct purchasing mechanism allows marketers to negotiate commercial terms directly with the refineries, fostering a more competitive market environment and enabling a smoother supply chain for petroleum products.
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‘’Local Production of PMS: With the commencement of local PMS production, the market is better equipped to support these direct transactions. This transition is expected to enhance efficiency in product availability and stabilize market conditions for the benefit of all Nigerians.
‘’The Committee recognizes that there are questions and discussions regarding this change in the market structure. We are committed to providing clarity on this development and will continue to engage with stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition process’’
