Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- The 650,000-barrel-per-day facility had unveiled plans in June to deploy 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks for fuel distribution, a scheme projected to cost N720 billion annually and save Nigerians an estimated N1.2 trillion in logistics expenses.

Despite receiving an initial batch of CNG trucks reportedly between 450 and 1,000 units the refinery has yet to commence deliveries, sparking confusion across the downstream sector.

Industry stakeholders remain divided. While the National Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN) praised the initiative, its president, Billy Gillis-Harry, warned it could fuel monopolistic practices without reducing pump prices. He pointed to Dangote's cement mode...