Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a steady, uninterrupted supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and automotive gas oil (diesel) across Nigeria. Since beginning production in September 2024, the refinery’s daily capacity has exceeded domestic demand, playing a pivotal role in stabilizing the market and lowering petrol prices. Its operations are driven by a dedication to national energy stability and consumer confidence.
Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer Anthony Chiejina reported that the refinery is currently loading over 45 million liters of PMS and 25 million liters of diesel each day, surpassing the country’s needs. This substantial output guarantees local supply, enhances energy security and reduces dependence on imports. The boost in domestic petroleum production has helped stabilize the exchange rate, strengthen the naira, and curb foreign‑exchange outflows while increasing inflows, thereby supporting the economy.
Chiejina also praised the recently announced tariff policy, describing it as a good start toward protecting domestic industries from unfair competition and safeguarding local production. He commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the policy, which aims to strengthen and transform Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector. The decision reflects the administration’s commitment to creating a stable, business‑friendly environment that encourages local investment and enhances energy security.
Equipped with advanced technology and extensive infrastructure, the refinery is expected to significantly reduce reliance on fuel imports, improve supply‑chain stability and ease pressure on foreign‑exchange reserves. President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, assured Nigerians that petrol prices will not rise during the festive period despite recent global price increases. Since implementing the Direct Delivery Scheme, the refinery has maintained an uninterrupted supply of petrol, with average PMS prices falling from about ₦1,030 per liter in September 2024 to roughly ₦841‑₦851 per liter in September 2025.
The market impact is evident: petrol prices in Nigeria remain around $0.60 per liter, compared with $1.20‑$2.00 per liter in neighboring West African countries. As the refinery continues operating at full capacity, Nigerians can expect a stable, affordable supply of petroleum products, contributing to the country’s economic growth and development.
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