The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is set to deploy 70 self-service filling stations across the country as part of efforts to modernise its retail network and improve efficiency in fuel distribution.
The initiative is expected to introduce more automated services into NNPC’s retail operations, allowing motorists to dispense petrol themselves rather than relying entirely on station attendants.
The planned facilities are part of the company’s broader strategy to upgrade its filling stations and adopt technology-driven solutions across its downstream operations.
Self-service stations are designed to reduce waiting times and streamline the process of purchasing fuel by giving customers greater control over the dispensing process.
The development comes amid ongoing changes in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, including increased competition, the growth of domestic refining and efforts by operators to improve the efficiency of fuel distribution.
NNPC is expected to roll out the 70 facilities in different locations nationwide as the company continues to expand and modernise its retail network.
The introduction of self-service stations could also encourage the adoption of more automated payment and fuel-distribution systems within Nigeria’s petrol retail market.
The company’s planned expansion reflects the growing emphasis on technology and operational efficiency in the petroleum sector as stakeholders respond to changes in the country’s fuel supply and distribution landscape.
