With the rumors that the federal government may spike on the fuel subsidy as new refineries come on stream early next year, UR Fuels, an on-demand app-based fuel delivery startup for both business and individual customers has launched in Nigeria, aiming to streamline the process of purchasing and obtaining fuel.

Incorporated in early this year, the Lagos-based UR Fuels allows B2B and B2C customers to order and pay for petrol, and get it delivered to their office or work. The goal is to help solve Nigeria’s downstream petrol supply challenges.

According to the founder and CEO of UR Fuels, Mr. Ugo Nwobodo, every home in Nigeria has a generator as a backup for the inefficient supply of electricity the country is known for. These generators are mostly powered by diesel or gasoline. People have to go to petrol stations every day to buy diesel in jerry cans, which could be a very inconvenient and daunting task.

To bridge this gap and help solve the problem, UR Fuels brings the diesel directly to customers’ homes and offices in its customized delivery trucks. The startup sells a minimum of 15 liters at a time, with the self-funded startup claiming to be the first of its kind in Nigeria.

“We are currently operating in the Lagos metropolis area. We plan to expand our operations to other major cities across Nigeria in upcoming months,” said Nwobodo.

Kelechi Deca

Kelechi Deca has over two decades of media experience, he has traveled to over 77 countries reporting on multilateral development institutions, international business, trade, travels, culture, and diplomacy. He is also a petrol head with in-depth knowledge of automobiles and the auto industry.

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