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PIA permits Dangote’s dollar fuel sales – Regulator

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PIA permits Dangote’s dollar fuel sales – Regulator

16 Jul, 2026

The regulator of the midstream and downstream petroleum sector has told The PUNCH exclusively that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has not violated any provision of the Petroleum Industry Act by opting to sell fuel in dollars instead of naira. Multiple senior sources within the regulatory agency, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the refinery has the right to recover its costs if it has been purchasing crude oil in dollars. According to the officials, the Petroleum Industry Act allows operators to earn returns on their investments and recover eligible costs.... .............................READ MORE