The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has opposed the Dangote Refinery’s plan to distribute its petroleum products directly to outlets across the country. Over the weekend, Dangote Refinery revealed its intention to expand nationwide fuel distribution. Joining other concerned stakeholders, PETROAN warned against the dangers of a monopolized market. Speaking on behalf of independent fuel station owners nationwide, PETROAN President Billy Gillis-Harry noted that many members are already feeling the strain. He said, “We’re not against Dangote’s success. But no single company should control refining, supply, distribution, and retail all at once. “It’s a monopoly in the making, and it puts thousands of independent operators at risk.” PETROAN has raised concerns that over 10,000 licensed retail outlets depend on sourcing fuel from the open market, a system that could collapse if Dangote gains exclusive control as the sole distributor. Alongside other industry stakeholders, PETROAN is advocating for open access to loading depots and marine terminals, enforcement of anti-monopoly provisions in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), equitable pricing structures that enable independent marketers to compete, and support for third-party logistics rather than relying solely on refinery-owned transport fleets. They argue that these steps are crucial to preserving a diverse fuel supply system in Nigeria and avoiding the replacement of a flawed subsidy regime with a privately controlled monopoly.