L-R: Vice President, Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, holding a sample of refined PMS; Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote during the unveiling of the first output of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) product (Petrol), from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Lekki Lagos on Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Explaining the technicalities behind the colour of PMS, veteran musician Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy and Area Fada, took to his X page to give to shade light on the vague area.

“Why Dangote fuel is white. Reason why the PMS is pure like water. Petrol has different colors, when it’s Red that means Octane was added.”

“When it’s slightly Green then Octane is slightly very much. When is Yellow it means it has no lead in it. That means it’s unleaded. But when it’s clear as water as seen in the video then you should know that ethanol was used. What ethanol does is that it improves engine efficiency and power.”

“Because ethanol has a good amount of oxygen it lessens the amount of carbonation in engines thereby reducing air pollution which comes as Carbon dioxide. So this is the best form of Petrol. Congratulations Dangote.”

On his part, Dangote described the PMS being produced at his refinery as being of premium quality.

“This petrol might be a bit cleaner compared to what we had before. It’s of the highest quality, ensuring that your vehicle’s engine will last longer. The quality of this fuel can match any premium standard worldwide, including those in Europe and America. No one can surpass us in terms of quality. Today is truly a celebration for us Nigerians,” he said.