Dangote Refinery has 500 million litres of petrol available for the domestic market, despite the Nigerian government’s recent issuance of import licenses for petroleum products.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) revealed that local refineries supply less than 50% of the country’s 50 million litres daily consumption, requiring continued fuel imports.NMDPRA Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed, disclosed this in Abuja.In 2024, Nigeria’s Port Harcourt and Warri refineries resumed operations after decades offline. Despite this, Dangote Group President, Aliko Dangote, stated that his refinery has enough petrol in storage to meet Nigeria’s local demand.Speaking over the weekend, Dangote revealed the refinery holds over 500 million litres of petrol and ₦600 billion worth of products.
He assured that the facility produces sufficient gasoline, diesel, and kerosene to meet 100% of Nigeria’s needs.After a tour by Zambia’s Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, Dangote stated that the refinery serves all of Africa, supporting the AfCFTA trade deal.Chikote praised Dangote’s vision, expressing Zambia’s readiness to partner on energy solutions.
Dangote Industries VP, Edwin Devakumar, stated that the refinery prioritizes high-quality production and maximum value extraction.Designed to process Nigerian and various African and Middle Eastern crudes, the refinery meets all local needs, with 44% of output serving Nigeria and 56% for export.Daily production includes 104 million litres of lighter products, comprising 57 million litres of petrol, 20 million litres of jet fuel, and 27 million litres of diesel.
