Dangote Refinery has pledged to supply Nigeria’s domestic petrol requirements with 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) per month, approximately 50 million litres per day starting December 2025. The volume is set to increase to 1.7 billion litres per month (57 million litres daily) from February 2026.
The commitment was outlined in a letter dated November 30, 2025, from the refinery’s Chief Executive Officer, David Bird, to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
To boost market confidence and ensure transparency, Dangote Refinery requested that NMDPRA officials be deployed onsite from December 1 to verify and publicly publish daily production and stock levels.
The refinery also sought regulatory support for the smooth clearance of crude oil, feedstocks, and blending components, as well as the efficient lifting of finished petroleum products by vessels, citing delays in vessel clearance as a factor raising operational costs and consumer prices.
“We are writing to confirm our commitment to supply Nigerian domestic PMS requirements. Dangote Refinery is ready and able to supply 1.5 billion litres per month in December and January, followed by 1.7 billion litres per month from February 2026,” Bird said.
Bird emphasized that the refinery is willing to publish daily production and stock volumes in both print and online media to ensure full transparency.
The announcement comes amid ongoing challenges in the downstream sector, where domestic petrol supply has struggled to meet demand, forcing Nigeria to continue relying on imports.
“Our goal is to secure Nigeria’s domestic fuel security and abundance. We urge the NMDPRA to facilitate unhindered import of crude, feedstocks, and blending components, as well as support the lifting of our products by vessel,” Bird added.
Dangote Refinery’s plan aligns with the Federal Government’s strategy to strengthen local production capacity and reduce reliance on imported petrol, addressing persistent supply challenges in the sector.
