The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reiterated its commitment to providing a stable and uninterrupted supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) across Nigeria, stating that its current output exceeds national demand.
According to the company’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery is “currently loading over 45 million litres of PMS and 25 million litres of diesel daily which exceeds Nigeria’s demand.” He added that the facility is working in collaboration with regulatory agencies and distribution partners to guarantee efficient delivery nationwide.
The facility’s enhanced local production has been credited with contributing to the stabilisation of the naira by reducing foreign‑exchange outflows associated with fuel imports, thereby strengthening the economy. The refinery also noted that the new import tariff policy was designed to protect domestic industries and support this expansion of local refining.
Since beginning petrol production in September 2024, the refinery has played a significant role in easing fuel scarcity and long queues at filling stations, particularly during peak periods and festive seasons. The company emphasized that this production capacity ensures not only local supply but also enhances national energy security and reduces dependence on imports.
The refinery also announced that as of 15 August 2025 it began a nationwide direct distribution programme for PMS and diesel, deploying thousands of CNG‑powered tankers to expand its logistics reach across the country.
Industry watchers will be monitoring closely how this increased refining capacity and distribution rollout will impact pump prices and supply consistency, especially heading into the ember months.
