History

Transforming industries and empowering Africa since inception

Our Roadmap

Our roadmap outlines the strategic vision and milestones which guided our growth and innovation. Focused on expansion, operational excellence, and sustainability, it also reflects our commitment to adapting to market changes, leveraging new technologies, and continuously improving our operations to stay ahead of industry trends.

1979

Start of Meru in
Tanzania

1994

First Edible Oil Factory
in Arusha, Tanzania

1999

Opening of First
Meru Station

2004

Start of Acer
Petroleum, Tanzania

2017

100th Station Inaugurated.
Lubricant Plant in Zambia.
Expansion in Mozambique and Kenya.

2013

Expansion
into Malawi

2007

Expansion into
Zambia and Rwanda

2019

Partnership with M-Pharma
Expansion in West Africa

2020

200th Station Opened. Soap Production
Started in Malawi and Rwanda. Jet Fuel
Depot in Malawi, Expansion in Gabon

2021

Crossing the milestone of 250+ stations,
3 New Edible Oil Refineries including
Greenfield Refinery in Zimbabwe

2023

Crossed 300 stations.
Commenced Operations of edible oil Terminal in Mozambique.
Crossed 900+ fleet – logistics.

2024

• Expansion in Midstream business • New Soap Plant Tanzania & Zambia • Commenced Operations in Eswatini

2026

Mount Meru Group continues to expand its African footprint, operating 318 fuel stations and a 1,265 vehicle logistics fleet, strengthening its energy and supply-chain capabilities across the markets we serve.

Meru at a Glance

Africa’s Energy & Oil Leader

Established in 1979, MMG is a leading player in downstream energy & edible oil value chain across Central, Eastern & Southern Africa.

Energy, Consumer Products & Logistics

Operates 3 business verticals viz. Energy, Consumer Products and Logistics.

Global Presence

Headquartered in UAE, present in 17+ African countries & Business Support Units in India.

318 Meru Fuel Stations

Energy vertical operates 318 ‘Meru’ branded fuel stations and downstream supply chains.

10 Oil Plants & Leading Brands

Consumer Products Vertical operates in over 10 edible oil manufacturing and sells the best-refined products under many well-known brands.

1,265 Meru Fleet & Supply Chain

1,265+ Meru branded fleet & integrated supply chain bring efficiency to Energy and Consumer Products business.

Meru serves 100K meals daily

Meru is blessed to provide more than 100,000 nutritious meals daily for children under the “Feed the Child” Project.

Top 10 in Consumer Products & Energy.

Among the top 10 players in all major countries in Consumer Products and Energy divisions.

6000 and more Employees

A Family of 6000 & More employees with strong culture and lateral career growth.