Dangote Refinery Rejects Shutdown Rumours, Confirms Robust 50 Million Litre Daily Petrol Supply

Dangote Refinery Debunks Shutdown Rumours, Confirms 50 Million Litres Daily Petrol Supply

Dangote Refinery Rejects Shutdown Rumours, Confirms Robust 50 Million Litre Daily Petrol Supply

Abuja/Lagos, Nigeria — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has categorically debunked circulating reports suggesting that its operations were shutting down for maintenance or disruption, reaffirming that the facility continues to operate at scale and supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of petrol daily into the Nigerian market. The refinery also re‑emphasised its ₦699 per litre ex‑gantry price, dismissing misinformation as deliberate attempts to destabilise the downstream petroleum sector.

In a detailed statement issued on Monday, the Lagos‑based refinery, the largest single‑train petroleum processing facility in Africa with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, described the shutdown claims as false and misleading. It noted that production has remained stable, uninterrupted and sufficient to meet domestic demand through January and into February, subject to market requirements, while maintaining product availability well above national consumption levels. 

The refinery said it produced 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on 4 January 2026 and evacuated about 48 million litres via its gantry to marketers on the same day — clear indications of sustained commercial activity and distribution. Stocks on hand, management added, are sufficient to cover more than 20 days of national consumption, countering public concerns about any imminent supply disruption. 

Addressing the rumours directly, Dangote Refinery reiterated that routine maintenance on specific units — such as the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and the Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) unit — has not and will not interrupt overall production, thanks to the plant’s integrated design that enables continuous operation even when individual components undergo technical work. Other major processing units, such as the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker, remain fully operational, producing not only petrol but also diesel (Automotive Gas Oil) and Jet A‑1 aviation fuel. 

As part of its reassurance, the refinery reiterated that its ex‑gantry price of ₦699 per litre for PMS remains available to all marketers and bulk consumers. This price, established late last year, is aimed at promoting affordability, encouraging patronage of locally refined products, and providing price relief in a market environment where imported petrol historically pushed pump prices higher. 

The statement also took aim at reports circulating in some quarters alleging an operational shutdown — attributing them to fuel importers and other market actors whose commercial interests may be threatened by local refining capacity. Dangote Refinery characterised such narratives as attempts to justify recent, unwarranted increases in retail fuel prices, asserting that misinformation runs counter to national interest and imposes unnecessary hardship on Nigerians. 

Industry observers have largely welcomed the refinery’s clarification, noting that consistent output from Dangote is crucial for stabilising Nigeria’s downstream energy market and reducing dependence on imported refined products. Since its commissioning, the refinery has significantly altered the nation’s energy landscape, helping to limit import volumes and conserve foreign exchange — outcomes that could be jeopardised if unfounded shutdown speculation were allowed to influence market sentiment or pricing dynamics. 

In its broader message to stakeholders and the public, Dangote Petroleum Refinery urged consumers, marketers and investors to rely on verified information from credible sources and to regard shutdown rumours as misinformation, not reflective of actual operational realities. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supplying high‑quality petroleum products, supporting Nigeria’s energy security, and contributing to economic stability and growth. 

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