Nigerian Queue at MRS Stations After Dangote vs NNPC Fuel Comparison Goes Viral

Long lines of Nigerians have been observed at MRS gas stations in Lagos State following the viral video that contrasted the cost and lifespan of Dangote fuel with that of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
The recording implied that the lines were not caused by a shortage but rather were triggered by the viral comparative video. The video, which started making the rounds on social media on Tuesday, showed an increasing number of customers swarming the MRS stations.
Olatunde Shobajo, a tech content creator who goes by Valor Reviews, performed an experiment in the video by contrasting petrol bought from NNPC and MRS filling stations, which are associated with Dangote Refinery.
When Shobajo tested two new generators, the one powered by NNPC gasoline only operated for 17 minutes and 51 seconds, but the one powered by MRS gasoline ran for 30 minutes and 51 seconds—13 minutes longer—showing that Dangote’s fuel performed better.

Some Nigerians claim that Dangote’s entry into the petroleum market threatens NNPC’s long-standing monopoly, which is why the video has sparked controversy.

As both fuels came from the Dangote refinery, NNPC spokesperson Olufemi Soneye clarified in response to the film that the comparison was inaccurate.

The Dangote Refinery, a strategic partner in supporting 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, he added.

“Dangote Refinery guarantees the quality of petroleum products supplied to our consumers by adhering to strict industry standards,” the statement went on to say.

The assertions in the viral video were also categorically denied by the NNPC, which called them “baseless” and the product of “unverified and amateur research.”

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The business made it clear that disseminating misleading information would not be tolerated and that individuals who do so would face legal repercussions.

The film was “designed to undermine our operations and mislead Nigerians,” according to NNPC Ltd., which also pledged to take the appropriate legal action to safeguard its reputation.