The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that only 3 percent of local oil marketers are purchasing refined petroleum products.
Devakumar Edwin, vice-president of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), spoke during an X space organised by Nairametrics.
He said due to the low patronage, the refinery is forced to export 97 percent of its refined products.
Edwin said the marketers complained that the refinery reduced the price of diesel and so they said they do not want to buy from Dangote Refinery.
The vice-president said the refinery may also be forced to export its petrol if they are not willing to buy.