The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has restated its strong commitment to ensuring a steady and uninterrupted supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) across Nigeria, with a daily production capacity that comfortably exceeds the nation’s consumption needs.
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Speaking on the development, Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, said the refinery’s operations are guided by a clear mission — to strengthen Nigeria’s energy stability and boost public confidence.
“Our refinery currently loads over 45 million litres of petrol and 25 million litres of diesel daily, which is more than enough to meet national demand,” Chiejina explained. “We’re working closely with regulators and distributors to ensure smooth and efficient nationwide delivery. Dangote remains firmly committed to powering Nigeria’s energy needs while enhancing national self-sufficiency.”
He further highlighted that improved local refining has helped stabilise the exchange rate, support the naira, and reduce foreign exchange outflows — key economic benefits that come from cutting down on fuel imports.
Commenting on the recently announced tariff policy, Chiejina described it as a necessary and patriotic step to protect domestic industries from unfair competition.
“Dumping destroys local production, kills jobs, and weakens the economy,” he noted. “Protecting local industries is standard global practice — and Nigeria must do the same to safeguard its industrial base and encourage investors.”
He urged the government to back the new tariff policy with strong enforcement mechanisms to prevent the dumping of substandard or toxic petroleum products, adding that unchecked imports in the past discouraged industrial investment and crippled local manufacturers. The policy, he said, will attract new investors, revitalise refineries, and create more jobs in the downstream oil sector.
Chiejina commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership and bold economic reforms, noting that his administration’s policies are reviving investor confidence and reshaping the downstream oil and gas sector.
“President Tinubu continues to demonstrate courageous and strategic leadership,” Chiejina said. “His policies are setting Nigeria on a path toward energy security, industrial growth, and national prosperity.”
He also warned against large-scale dumping from countries with excess production capacity, cautioning that such practices could harm domestic refineries and undermine the government’s reform efforts.
Chiejina called on all industry stakeholders to show patriotism and collective responsibility, stressing that Nigeria’s progress depends on shared commitment to local development and economic self-reliance.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the Dangote Refinery is set to drastically reduce fuel imports, strengthen supply chains, and ease pressure on foreign reserves.
Meanwhile, Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, assured Nigerians that fuel prices will remain stable throughout the festive period despite global market fluctuations.
“Nigerians can look forward to a Christmas and New Year without fuel scarcity or anxiety,” he said. “Our refinery is fully committed to maintaining uninterrupted supply.”
Since it began petrol production in September 2024, the refinery has played a major role in stabilising prices, reducing fuel costs, and eliminating the long queues that once defined Nigeria’s fuel landscape.
Data shows that the average petrol price dropped from around ₦1,030 per litre in 2024 to ₦841–₦851 per litre in 2025, while diesel prices declined from ₦1,700 to about ₦1,020 per litre during the same period.
With petrol selling at roughly $0.60 per litre in Nigeria — far below the $1.20–$2.00 per litre seen in neighbouring West African countries — the Dangote Refinery continues to prove its impact on affordability, supply stability, and national economic strength.
