Aliko Dangote’s Refinery Sets 75M Litre Daily Petrol Supply

Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has the capacity to supply Nigeria with fuel volumes well above the country’s estimated daily consumption, reinforcing its role in stabilizing domestic energy supply.

In a statement issued yesterday, the refinery said it can deliver up to 75 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit daily, compared with Nigeria’s estimated consumption of about 50 million litres. The company added that it can also supply 25 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil each day, exceeding estimated national demand of roughly 14 million litres.

The refinery said it is also capable of producing up to 20 million litres of aviation fuel daily, far above the country’s estimated maximum consumption of four million litres per day.

Dangote Refinery said the ability to supply volumes above prevailing demand provides a critical buffer for the domestic market, helping to stabilize supply and reduce the need for imports during periods of high demand or logistical challenges.

“The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery would like to reiterate our capability to supply petroleum products of the highest international quality standard to marketers and stakeholders,” the company said in a public notice. It listed daily supply capacity of 75 million litres of petrol, 25 million litres of diesel and 20 million litres of aviation fuel.

Industry analysts say excess local supply could significantly reduce Nigeria’s dependence on emergency fuel imports, while improving inventory levels and strengthening the resilience of the downstream supply chain.

They note that consistent domestic supply helps shield the market from global price volatility, foreign exchange pressures and shipping disruptions that have historically affected fuel availability in the country.

Dangote Refinery also reaffirmed its commitment to full regulatory compliance and continued cooperation with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The company said its operations and supply strategy align with regulatory efforts to promote market stability and orderly downstream activities.

The refinery said it remains actively engaged with regulators, marketers and other industry stakeholders as Nigeria works to shift from fuel import dependence toward domestic refining.

Company officials added that ongoing collaboration with market participants is aimed at ensuring the benefits of local refining reach consumers, including more reliable supply, competitive pricing and improved market discipline.

Nigeria has long relied on imported petroleum products despite being one of Africa’s largest crude oil producers. The launch of large scale domestic refining capacity is widely seen as a turning point for the country’s energy sector.

Stakeholders say expanded local refining could help conserve foreign exchange, strengthen energy security and improve efficiency across the downstream petroleum market, with broader benefits for the economy.