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Dangote Refinery Accuses International Oil Companies of Sabotage

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Vincent Nwanma

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  • Dangote Oil Refinery alleges IOCs are inflating local crude prices, forcing imports
  • IOCs accused of undermining Nigeria’s self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products.

 

Lagos, Nigeria – The management of Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd has accused international oil companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria of frustrating the plant’s operations, by inflating the price of local crude oil above market rates.

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