The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has begun supplying 60 to 65 million litres of petrol (PMS) daily to the Nigerian market, a volume that meets and exceeds the country’s average consumption and marks a pivotal shift toward ending decades of fuel import dependence.
The company, led by Aliko Dangote, confirmed a structured offtake agreement with major marketing firms to distribute the petrol nationwide. This framework, endorsed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, involves companies such as MRS Oil, NNPC Retail, TotalEnergies, and others. The model aims to prevent supply bottlenecks and speculative practices that