… Writes NMDPRA, Engages Marketers to Stabilise Fuel Supply
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it will release 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the Nigerian market in both December 2025 and January 2026. The move is aimed at keeping petrol fully available nationwide during the festive period and into the New Year.
Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, revealed the plan over the weekend, stating that the refinery will begin supplying 50 million litres of PMS every day starting December 1.
“In fulfilment of our commitment to national stability and our tradition of ensuring a fuel-scarcity-free holiday season, we will be supplying 1.5 billion litres of PMS this month—equivalent to 50 million litres daily,” Dangote said.
He added that another 1.5 billion litres will follow in January, with plans to increase output to 1.75 billion litres in February, exceeding 60 million litres daily.
During a visit by the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to the refinery and the Dangote Fertiliser plant, Dangote explained that current production stands between 40–45 million litres per day, with sufficient stock to sustain uninterrupted supply. He noted that achieving 50 million litres daily clearly shows that domestic refineries can meet national demand.
He also confirmed that the company is working closely with petroleum marketers to strengthen distribution networks, including supporting the wider adoption of CNG-powered trucks.
“Our focus is simply to ensure Nigerians have steady access to essential petroleum products. This is not profit-driven—it’s about guaranteeing energy security, much like the transformation we led in the cement industry,” he said.
To reinforce transparency, the refinery has formally written to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). In a letter signed by David Bird, Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, the company invited NMDPRA officials to station representatives at the refinery daily from December 1 to independently confirm production and supply levels.
“We are ready to publish our daily production volumes and stock levels in both print and online outlets,” the letter stated.
Dangote also reiterated that work is progressing on the refinery’s planned expansion to 1.4 million barrels per day, with more than 100,000 workers expected to contribute to the growth phase across the refinery and fertiliser complex. He emphasised that the Group’s vision remains anchored on its long-standing public support and its mission to strengthen Nigeria’s economic backbone.
During the visit, SSDC Managing Director Usoro Offiong Akpabio praised Dangote’s leadership and his role in enhancing Nigeria’s industrial strength, energy security, and long-term competitiveness.
She described the South-South as Nigeria’s natural energy hub, blessed with vast crude reserves, gas pipelines, maritime infrastructure, agricultural activity, and emerging industrial clusters. Akpabio highlighted the potential for deeper collaboration in fuel distribution, CNG infrastructure, petrochemicals, agriculture, and job creation.
According to her, such a partnership aligns with the Federal Government’s energy stability goals and would position the South-South region as a key growth partner for the Dangote Group.
“As the regional development agency for the South-South, SSDC is committed to fostering economic growth, infrastructure integration, human capital development, and private sector investment. We are ready to support state-level reforms that improve ease of doing business and to enable the Dangote Group’s expansion across gas processing, agro-industrial chains, renewable energy, logistics, and export-driven manufacturing,” she said.
