Following the viral video that compared the lifespan and cost of Dangote fuel to that of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Nigerians have been observed lining up at MRS gas stations throughout Lagos State.
A growing number of customers were seen swarming to MRS stations in the video, which started making the rounds on social media on Tuesday. The recorder implied that the lines were not caused by a shortage but rather were triggered by the viral comparative video.
In the video, tech content producer Olatunde Shobajo, also known as Valor Reviews, compared petrol bought from NNPC and MRS filling stations, which are associated with Dangote Refinery, as part of an experiment.
Shobajo tested two new generators. The one driven by NNPC gasoline operated for only 17 minutes and 51 seconds, whereas the one powered by MRS gasoline ran for 30 minutes and 51 seconds, which is 13 minutes longer. This suggests that Dangote’s fuel provided better performance.
Dangote’s entry into the petroleum market, according to some Nigerians, undermined NNPC’s long-standing monopoly, which is why the video has caused controversy.
In response to the video, Olufemi Soneye, a NNPC spokeswoman, clarified that the comparison was inaccurate because both fuels came from the Dangote.
He added that the Dangote Refinery, a key partner in advancing local production and energy security, provides a large portion of the Premium Motor Spirit sold at NNPC retail outlets in Lagos, where this misleading film was produced.
“Dangote Refinery complies with stringent industry standards, ensuring the quality of petroleum products supplied to our consumers,” the statement went on.
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Furthermore, referring to the assertions in the viral film as “baseless” and the product of “unverified and amateur research,” the NNPC publicly refuted them.
The business made it clear that it would not stand for incorrect information and that disinformation propagators would face legal repercussions.
After declaring that the film was “designed to undermine our operations and mislead Nigerians,” NNPC Ltd. promised to take the appropriate legal action to safeguard its reputation.
