The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has asked the Federal Government to allocate 30 percent of petrol supplied under its 30-day discount scheme to the association’s retail network, arguing that its nationwide reach could extend the benefits to underserved communities.
In a statement issued on October 1, 2026, PETROAN welcomed the initiative, which Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele announced in Abuja. The scheme covers petrol supplied by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), with public transport operators identified as priority beneficiaries.
PETROAN said its retail outlets operate across local government areas, towns and rural communities, including locations where NNPC filling stations are unavailable. It argued that allocating part of the discounted supply through its network would broaden access to the intervention beyond major cities.
The association also proposed using its retail infrastructure to support the Federal Government’s compressed natural gas (CNG) initiative, saying its existing presence could help expand access to alternative fuels in communities with limited energy options.
PETROAN National President Billy Gillis-Harry said lower petrol costs for public transport operators could help reduce fares and ease pressure on household spending. He also pointed to the potential for cheaper transportation to reduce the cost of moving agricultural produce and other goods, with possible benefits for food prices and business operating expenses.
The association said the scheme could support farmers, traders, manufacturers and small businesses by lowering logistics costs. It added that any reduction in transportation expenses could help moderate inflationary pressures if the savings were passed through the supply chain to consumers.
However, PETROAN urged the government to establish clear implementation rules, including the discount per litre, eligibility criteria, distribution arrangements and monitoring procedures.
Gillis-Harry said the programme’s effectiveness should be assessed by its impact on transport fares, food prices, business costs and household purchasing power, rather than solely by the volume of petrol sold at discounted rates.
The association called on NNPC, transport operators, petroleum marketers and relevant government agencies to coordinate the programme’s implementation. It also urged the government to evaluate the results of the 30-day intervention and consider further measures if it delivers measurable economic relief.
PETROAN said it remained committed to supporting policies aimed at improving access to petroleum products, reducing logistics costs and strengthening economic activity across Nigeria.