Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that its production of petrol and diesel now exceeds Nigeria’s daily consumption levels.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement issued on Saturday, Anthony Chiejina, group chief branding and communications officer of Dangote Industries Limited, said the refinery currently loads over 45 million litres of petrol and 25 million litres of diesel daily.
Chiejina reaffirmed the company’s commitment to maintaining a steady supply of petroleum products nationwide, emphasising that the refinery’s operations are designed to ensure energy stability and economic resilience.
He said, “Our refinery is presently loading more than 45 million litres of petrol and 25 million litres of diesel each day, surpassing Nigeria’s current demand.”
Chiejina added that Dangote is working closely with regulators and distributors to ensure smooth delivery across the country, noting that the refinery’s growing output is reducing dependence on imports and strengthening the naira through improved foreign exchange inflows.
Commenting on the newly introduced 15 percent tariff on imported petroleum products, Chiejina described the policy as a welcome step to safeguard local industries from unfair competition.
He noted that the tariff would discourage dumping — the influx of cheap, low-quality products previously weakened Nigeria’s manufacturing sector and led to job losses.
According to him, protecting domestic producers is essential to industrial growth, employment creation, and government revenue generation.
He further called on authorities to enhance border monitoring and enforcement to prevent the entry of substandard and hazardous fuels into the country.
Chiejina also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing reforms aimed at strengthening the downstream oil and gas sector, describing his leadership as bold and visionary.
He said, “The president’s business-friendly policies are transforming the energy sector, restoring investor confidence, and unlocking opportunities for national development.”
He warned that without strong protective measures, the country could face an influx of excess petroleum products from Asia and Europe, which could threaten local refineries and undermine government efforts to achieve industrial stability.
Chiejina reaffirmed the company’s dedication to supporting the government’s goal of a self-sufficient energy sector and urged all stakeholders to adopt a patriotic approach that prioritises national interest over profit.
The refinery, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, aims to eliminate fuel import dependency, stabilise prices, and reduce pressure on Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves.
Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Industries Limited, recently assured Nigerians that petrol prices will remain stable throughout the festive period, promising an “ember season free of fuel scarcity.”
Since commencing petrol production in September 2024, the refinery has been credited with easing fuel shortages and stabilising prices nationwide.
According to the company, average petrol prices dropped from about ₦1,030 per litre in 2024 to between ₦841 and ₦851 in 2025, while diesel prices fell from as high as ₦1,700 to around ₦1,020 per litre.
The refinery added that fuel remains more affordable in Nigeria than in most West African countries, where prices range between $1.20 and $2.00 per litre — evidence, it said, of its positive impact on affordability and supply stability.
