Dangote Petroleum Refinery has debunked reports claiming it is shutting down for maintenance, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement released on Monday, the refinery emphasized that production remains ongoing, stable, and uninterrupted. The refinery stated that it continues to operate at scale, with the capacity to supply between 40 million and 50 million liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily through January and February, subject to market demand.
On January 4, the refinery produced 50 million liters of PMS and evacuated 48 million liters via its gantry, with current stock levels covering over 20 days of national consumption. The refinery clarified that routine maintenance on specific units, such as the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC), does not interrupt overall production due to its sophisticated and integrated design.
Other critical units, including the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker, remain fully operational, producing PMS, Diesel (Automotive Gas Oil), and Jet A-1. The refinery has consistently maintained adequate PMS availability for the domestic market, loading between 31 million and 48 million liters of PMS daily from its gantry since December 16, 2025.
The refinery reaffirmed its ex-gantry price of 699 per liter for PMS, available to all marketers and bulk consumers. It encouraged filling stations, large-scale users, and institutional buyers to patronize locally refined products, which are more affordable, reliable, and of high quality, rather than relying on imported alternatives.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery accused fuel importers of promoting false reports to justify recent price increases, noting that such actions run counter to national interest and impose unnecessary hardship on Nigerians. The refinery highlighted that without domestic refining, petrol prices could rise to as much as 1,400 per liter in a post-subsidy environment, emphasizing the stabilizing role of local production.
The refinery reiterated its commitment to energy security and market stability, stating that it will continue supplying high-quality petroleum products, maintaining steady availability, and supporting Nigeria’s broader economic growth. Stakeholders and the public were advised to disregard misinformation and rely on verified sources. With its operations serving as a critical stabilizing force in the downstream petroleum market, Dangote Petroleum Refinery remains dedicated to acting in the national interest by supplying high-quality, locally refined petroleum products.
