* Describes initiative as Greek gift

The mutual distrust between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group is far from over.
NUPENG, in a statement on Friday by its National President Williams Akporeha, accused Dangote Group of giving Nigerians a Grreek gift with its free premium motor spirit distribution initiative.

Dangote Group, on Thursday, released a new retail and ex-depot price template, while also announcing to begin its fuel distribution scheme on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Accordingly, Dangote petrol retail prices dropped across locations.

However, NUPENG alleged that the move is intended to crush its members and other businesses within the country’s downstream sector.

“Nigerians should not be deceived by the offer of free nationwide delivery of petroleum products to dispensing stations. It is a GREEK GIFT to ensure that other employers of petroleum.

Truck drivers are unable to employ drivers, so only those employed by the company who are forced to join the DTCDA will remain in employment. Everything is targeted at crushing NUPENG and its PTD branch,” the statement read.

NUPENG had earlier threatened to embark on a fresh strike, alleging that Dangote Refinery reneged on its resolutions.

However, Dangote Refinery has dismissed claims by NUPENG over refusing its workers to unionise.