Dangote Refinery Commits to 1.5 Billion Litres of PMS Monthly Supply to Stabilise Nigeria’s Fuel Market
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has pledged to deliver 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigerian market in both December 2025 and January 2026, with supplies increasing to 1.7 billion litres in February 2026. The initiative, equivalent to 50 million litres per day starting 1 December 2025 (rising to approximately 60 million litres daily in February), is designed to guarantee uninterrupted fuel availability throughout the festive season and beyond.
Mr. Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, announced the commitment during a courtesy visit by the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to the refinery and fertiliser complex. He emphasised that the move aligns with the refinery’s established tradition of preventing fuel scarcity during peak holiday periods and demonstrates domestic refining capacity that exceeds long-held scepticism.
Key Highlights of the Announcement:
– Current production: 40–45 million litres of PMS daily, with sufficient stock already in place.
– Formal notification sent to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirming the supply schedule.
– Invitation extended to NMDPRA officials for on-site verification and public disclosure of daily production and loading volumes from 1 December.
– Active collaboration with petroleum marketers to bolster distribution networks, including wider adoption of CNG-powered trucks for product haulage.
Mr. Dangote stressed that the initiative is driven by national interest rather than profit:
“Our priority is to ensure Nigeria receives the products it needs… It is about guaranteeing the availability of essential energy products, similar to the transformation we delivered in the cement sector.”
The refinery is also advancing its expansion to 1.4 million barrels per day capacity and anticipates creating over 100,000 jobs across the refinery and fertiliser complex.
SSDC Commends Initiative and Seeks Deeper Partnership
The Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission, Ms. Usoro Offiong Akpabio, praised Dangote’s contribution to Nigeria’s industrialisation, energy security, and economic competitiveness. Describing the South-South as the country’s natural energy corridor, she highlighted opportunities for enhanced collaboration in product distribution, CNG infrastructure, petrochemicals, agriculture, logistics, and employment generation.
The Commission pledged regulatory and policy support across its six states to facilitate the Dangote Group’s investments in gas processing, agro-industrial value chains, renewable energy, and export-oriented manufacturing.
Call for Regulatory Support
In a separate letter to the NMDPRA, the refinery’s Managing Director, Mr. David Bird, reiterated readiness for full transparency, including public publication of daily volumes, while requesting expedited approvals for crude and feedstock imports and smoother vessel clearance to eliminate operational delays and additional costs.
The development is widely seen as a pivotal step toward reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported refined products and stabilising domestic fuel prices during a critical period.
