The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Retail has introduced self-service fuelling at selected stations, giving motorists a new way to buy petrol without having to wait for a filling station attendant. Read original
The new system allows customers to pay for their fuel digitally through the NR Fuel App, receive a unique code and use the code directly at the pump to dispense the amount of petrol they have purchased.
How the NNPC self-service fueling works
Under the new arrangement, motorists can download the NR Fuel App and complete their fuel payment through the platform.
After making payment, the customer receives a code which can then be used at the pump to access the fuel.
This means motorists can determine how much fuel they want to purchase and carry out the transaction without waiting for an attendant.
The initiative is expected to provide greater convenience for customers and could also help reduce delays at participating NNPC Retail stations.
Self-service now available at selected stations
NNPC Retail said the self-service option is currently available at selected NNPC Retail stations, meaning motorists may need to confirm whether a particular station supports the service before attempting to use it.
The introduction is part of the growing use of digital technology to make everyday transactions in Nigeria's downstream petroleum sector easier.
For motorists, the ability to pay through an app and fuel directly at the pump could make the experience quicker and give customers greater control over their transactions.
How to get the NR Fuel App
Customers interested in using the service can download the NR Fuel App by scanning the QR code provided by NNPC Retail or by visiting:
As the self-service system expands, its reliability, ease of use and availability across more stations will determine how widely Nigerian motorists adopt the new fueling option.