15th February 2025
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has refuted the claims by a content creator that it sells substandard petrol with a high burn rate and threatened legal action against any further attempts to disparage it reputation.
NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement on Saturday said, it was reacting to a video that has gone viral claiming that its petrol does not last long in fuel tanks.
A content creator, had in a viral video online claimed he bought a litre of Dangote petrol from MRS filling station in Alapere, Lagos, at N925 and the same litre at NNPC in Ojodu Berger at the rate of N945.
The content creator, said he poured the fuel into separate power generators, and the one running on NNPC fuel stopped after 17 minutes, while the Dangote petrol lasted until 33 minutes.
Meanwhile, NNPCL has stated that the petrol purchased from its filling station at Alapere, was from the Dangote refinery.
Excerpt from Soneye statement, said “The NNPC Ltd strongly refutes the false and misleading allegations made in a viral video circulating online, which claims that NNPC fuel does not last.
“This assertion is baseless and entirely unfounded, originating from unverified and amateur research that lacks credibility, accuracy, and professional oversight.”
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The company, maintained that its fuel “is carefully formulated with one of the best compositions, ensuring optimal efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability for consumers.”
NNPCL, further stressed that a significant percentage of the Premium Motor Spirit sold at its stations in Lagos was sourced from the Dangote refinery.
“It is important to emphasise that a significant percentage of Premium Motor Spirit sold at NNPC retail stations in Lagos, where this deceptive video was created, is sourced from the Dangote Refinery, a strategic partner in promoting local production and energy security”.
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The “misleading video” represents yet another desperate attempt by economic saboteurs to misinform the public and tarnish NNPC’s reputation.
“We will not tolerate deliberate misinformation designed to undermine our operations and mislead Nigerians.
“Henceforth, NNPC Ltd will take firm legal action against individuals or groups who intentionally spread falsehoods about our brand and operations. Those engaged in such malicious activities will be held fully accountable under the law.
