Says production remains uninterrupted, warns fuel importers against misinformation as PMS output hits 50 million litres daily
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed widespread claims suggesting it is shutting down operations for maintenance, describing the reports as false, misleading, and deliberately crafted to cause panic in the downstream petroleum market.
In a statement issued on Monday, the refinery said its operations remain stable, uninterrupted, and running at scale, stressing that it currently has the capacity to supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily throughout January and February, subject only to market demand.
According to the refinery, production peaked on January 4, when 50 million litres of PMS were produced, while 48 million litres were successfully evacuated through its gantry. It added that existing stock levels are sufficient to meet over 20 days of national consumption, effectively dismissing concerns about any imminent fuel shortage.
The company clarified that although routine maintenance is ongoing on certain units, including the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) unit, these activities have no impact on overall output due to the refinery’s advanced, integrated processing system.
It noted that other critical units such as the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker remain fully operational and continue to produce petrol, diesel (Automotive Gas Oil), and Jet A-1 fuel.
Dangote Refinery further disclosed that from December 16, 2025, to date, it has consistently loaded between 31 million and 48 million litres of PMS daily, in line with prevailing market demand. These figures, the refinery said, are verifiable through official depot loading records maintained by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Reaffirming its commitment to price stability, the refinery maintained its ex-gantry petrol price of ₦699 per litre, making the product available to all marketers, bulk buyers, and institutional consumers.
The refinery urged filling station operators and large-scale fuel users to prioritise locally refined petroleum products, describing them as more affordable, reliable, and better suited to Nigeria’s economic realities than imported fuel.
It warned that purchasing PMS locally at ₦699 per litre would enable marketers to reduce pump prices for consumers, stabilise the market, conserve foreign exchange, and support Nigeria’s energy security and economic recovery.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery also accused fuel importers of spreading false narratives to justify what it described as unwarranted increases in petrol pump prices, arguing that such actions undermine national interest and worsen the financial burden on Nigerians.
The refinery warned that without domestic refining capacity, petrol prices in a post-subsidy environment could soar to as much as ₦1,400 per litre, highlighting the critical role local production now plays in stabilising the downstream sector.
It stressed that recent price trends underscore the importance of its operations, noting that its presence has served as a key moderating force against unchecked pricing by fuel importers.
Reiterating its long-term commitment, Dangote Petroleum Refinery assured Nigerians of continued supply of high-quality petroleum products, steady availability, and sustained support for the country’s industrial growth and energy independence.
The company advised stakeholders and the public to ignore misinformation and rely only on verified and credible sources for accurate updates on refinery operations.
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