Dangote Refinery Denies Shutdown Rumors, Confirms 50 Million Litres Daily Petrol Output
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted recent reports suggesting it is shutting down for maintenance, assuring Nigerians that petrol production remains steady and uninterrupted. According to refinery officials, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) output is holding strong at between 40 and 50 million litres daily, ensuring the nation’s fuel supply remains reliable.
On January 4 alone, the refinery produced 50 million litres of PMS and evacuated 48 million litres via its gantry, maintaining stock levels sufficient for over 20 days of national consumption. “The refinery is not shutting down,” management emphasized, confirming its capacity to meet market demand through January and February.
Dangote Refinery explained that routine maintenance on complex processing units, such as the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC), does not interrupt overall production. Other critical units, including the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker, continue full operations, allowing the refinery to supply PMS, diesel, and Jet A-1 seamlessly.
The company also highlighted its consistent track record, loading between 31 million and 48 million litres of PMS daily since mid-December 2025. At an ex-gantry price of N699 per litre, marketers and bulk consumers can access high-quality locally refined petrol, providing price relief, supporting economic stability, and reducing reliance on costly imported alternatives.
Dangote cautioned that the shutdown rumors are deliberate fabrications, reportedly promoted by fuel importers whose interests are affected by the stability brought by domestic refining. The refinery reaffirmed its commitment to national energy security, market moderation, and reliable fuel supply, urging the public and stakeholders to rely on verified sources and disregard misinformation.
source: Leadership