The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it will commence the production of 50 million litres of petrol Monday, December 1, in order to remove every doubt about the ability of domestic refineries to meet Nigeria’s daily consumption of petrol.
The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, who disclosed the plans at the weekend, stated that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to supply 1.5bn litres of petrol monthly to the Nigerian market in December 2025 and January 2026, to ensure uninterrupted nationwide fuel availability through the festive season and into the New Year.
“In line with our commitment to national wellbeing, and consistent with our track record of ensuring a holiday season free of fuel scarcity, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will supply 1.5 billion litres of PMS to the Nigerian market this month.
“This represents 50 million litres per day. We are formally notifying the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of this commitment. We will supply another 1.5 billion litres in January and increase to 1.75 billion litres in February, which translates to over 60 million litres per day,” Dangote said.
Speaking during a visit by the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to the refinery and the Dangote Fertiliser complex, he stated that the facility currently has adequate stock and is producing between 40 and 45 million litres of PMS daily.
He added that the daily supply of 50 million litres should dispel long-standing claims that domestic refineries lack the capacity to meet national demand.
Dangote also revealed ongoing engagement with petroleum marketers to strengthen distribution systems, including expanding the use of CNG-powered haulage.
“Our priority is to ensure Nigeria receives the products it needs. This is not driven by profit motives; it is about guaranteeing the availability of essential energy products. It is similar to the transformation we delivered in the cement sector,” the report by Punch newspaper on Monday quoted Dangote as saying.
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