Dangote Refinery Pledges 1.5 Billion Litres of Petrol Monthly to Boost Nigeria’s Fuel Security

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has confirmed it will supply 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) monthly, equivalent to 50 million litres daily, starting December 2025. The pledge is aimed at meeting Nigeria’s domestic fuel demand and reducing reliance on imported petrol.

The refinery plans to increase its supply to 1.7 billion litres per month, or 57 million litres per day, beginning February 2026. This commitment was communicated in a letter dated November 30, 2025, sent to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and signed by CEO David Bird.

Dangote Refinery has requested support from NMDPRA to host officials on-site starting December 1, 2025, to validate and publicly report daily production and stock volumes. The move is designed to foster transparency and reassure Nigerians of the refinery’s ability to meet fuel needs consistently.

The letter highlighted operational challenges, including delays in vessel clearance that have affected production, increased costs, and impacted consumers. Dangote Refinery emphasized the importance of smooth importation of crude, feedstocks, and blending components to ensure uninterrupted supply.

Already Africa’s largest single-train refinery, Dangote Refinery’s pledge aligns with the federal government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy, prioritizing domestic production over imports. Industry experts see this commitment as a major step toward stabilizing petrol availability, reducing scarcity, and enhancing the country’s energy independence.

source: punch