Dangote Refinery has pledged to boost its petrol supply to the Nigerian market, targeting 50 million litres per day from December 2025 to January 2026. This amounts to 1.5 billion litres each month, according to a notice to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) signed by CEO David Bird.
The commitment follows NMDPRA data showing that in October 2025 the refinery supplied only 34.15 percent of Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption of 56.7 million litres, contrary to the refinery’s claim of 45 million litres per day. In response, Dangote Refinery has vowed to upscale its domestic supply capacity to surpass petrol imports, planning to raise output to 1.7 billion litres per month (57 million litres per day) from February 2026 onward.
The company has asked NMDPRA to facilitate the unhindered import of crude feedstocks and blending components. In its notice, Dangote Refinery affirmed its readiness to meet Nigeria’s domestic petrol needs and invited NMDPRA officials to verify and publish its daily supply figures starting 1 December, ensuring transparency.
Given Nigeria’s heavy reliance on petrol imports, the increased supply is significant. Dangote’s 650,000‑barrel‑per‑day capacity is expected to reduce the country’s dependence on imported fuel. By publishing daily production and stock volumes, the refinery aims to demonstrate its commitment to the nation’s energy requirements.
This development marks a positive step toward addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges. The refinery’s cooperation with regulatory authorities should enhance energy security, lessen import reliance, and stimulate economic growth. As the increased supply begins in December, the coming months will be crucial for assessing Dangote Refinery’s ability to fulfill its commitments and contribute to the development of Nigeria’s energy sector.
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