Dangote Refinery Set To Pump 65 Million Litres Of Petrol Daily – Game Changer For Nigeria

According to industry reports, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is set to supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, meeting Nigeria’s national fuel demand and marking a major step toward full domestic fuel self-sufficiency. The company also plans to export an estimated 15 to 20 million litres of surplus petrol.

Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, confirmed in Lagos that a structured off-take agreement has been finalized with selected marketers to guarantee nationwide distribution and reduce supply volatility. “We have agreed an off-take framework to supply up to 65 million litres daily for the domestic market. Any surplus, estimated at between 15 and 20 million litres, will be exported,” Dangote stated.

With Nigeria’s average daily petrol consumption ranging between 50 and 60 million litres, the refinery’s production exceeds domestic requirements, signaling a departure from decades of fuel import dependence and sporadic shortages.

Under a revised distribution plan approved by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the refinery will distribute petrol nationwide through major marketing companies, including MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, NNPC Retail, 11 Plc, TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, Rainoil Limited, Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited, Ardova Plc, Bovas & Company Limited, AA Rano Nigeria Limited, AYM Shafa Limited, Conoil, and Masters Energy. The structured model is intended to prevent bottlenecks and curb speculative practices that historically caused disruptions.

Industry analysts describe this development as a significant structural reform in Nigeria’s fuel supply chain. For decades, the country relied heavily on imported refined products, exposing the economy to foreign exchange volatility, logistical challenges, and periodic shortages. With local refining now exceeding national demand, Nigeria is projected to save billions of dollars annually in foreign exchange previously spent on petrol imports, easing pressure on the naira, boosting external reserves, and improving trade balance stability.

During a recent visit to the facility, NNPC Limited Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari praised the refinery as a transformative national asset capable of redefining energy security and accelerating industrial growth. He noted that the plant exceeded expectations, reporting a live processing rate of 661,000 barrels per day, surpassing its design capacity of 650,000 barrels. Ojulari described the refinery as a source of national pride and a demonstration of Nigeria’s capacity to adopt world-class technology and overcome longstanding industrial constraints.