DANGOTE REFINERY REFUTES SHUTDOWN CLAIMS, AFFIRMS DAILY SUPPLY OF 50 MILLION LITRES OF PETROL
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports suggesting it is shutting down for maintenance, labeling the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement released on Monday, the refinery stressed that production continues steadily and remains uninterrupted.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to operate at scale and retains the capacity to supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily through January and February, subject solely to market demand,” the statement said.
The refinery further stated that on January 4, it produced 50 million litres of PMS and dispatched 48 million litres through its gantry, noting that current stock levels are sufficient to cover more than 20 days of national consumption, effectively addressing any concerns about supply.
It clarified that routine maintenance on specific units, including the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC), does not disrupt overall production due to the advanced and integrated design of its processing facilities.
The refinery further noted that other critical units, including the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker, remain fully operational, producing PMS, Diesel (Automotive Gas Oil), and Jet A-1.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery confirms that it has consistently ensured adequate PMS supply for the domestic market. From 16 December 2025 to date, the refinery has loaded between 31 million and 48 million litres of PMS daily from its gantry, in line with prevailing market demand.
“These volumes are fully verifiable against depot loading records maintained by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) as part of its routine regulatory oversight,” the statement added.
The refinery also reaffirmed its ex-gantry price of ₦699 per litre for PMS, available to all marketers and bulk consumers.
The refinery urged filling stations, large-scale consumers, and institutional buyers to prioritize locally refined products, which offer greater affordability, reliability, and quality compared to imported alternatives.
“By procuring PMS locally at ₦699 per litre, marketers can provide price relief to consumers, strengthen market stability, conserve foreign exchange, and contribute to Nigeria’s broader economic recovery and energy security goals,” the refinery stated.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused fuel importers of spreading false reports to justify recent, unwarranted increases in petrol pump prices, describing such actions as contrary to national interest and detrimental to Nigerians.
The refinery emphasized that, without domestic refining, petrol prices could soar to as much as ₦1,400 per litre in a post-subsidy environment, underscoring the stabilizing impact of local production.
“Recent price movements further underline a stark reality. In the absence of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, fuel importers would operate without constraint, with petrol prices potentially reaching up to ₦1,400 per litre in a post-subsidy scenario. The refinery’s operations have therefore served as a critical stabilizing force in the downstream petroleum market,” the statement said.
Reiterating its commitment to energy security and market stability, the refinery affirmed it will continue to supply high-quality petroleum products, ensure steady availability, and support Nigeria’s broader economic growth. Stakeholders and the public were urged to disregard misinformation and rely on verified sources.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery remains committed to acting in the national interest by providing high-quality, locally refined petroleum products while promoting Nigeria’s economic stability, energy independence, and industrial development,” the statement concluded.
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