Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports circulating online that it is shutting down for maintenance, describing the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Monday, the refinery said operations remain stable and uninterrupted, stressing that production continues at full scale.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery remains fully operational and retains the capacity to supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily through January and February, subject only to market demand,” the statement said.
It disclosed that on January 4 alone, the refinery produced 50 million litres of PMS and evacuated 48 million litres through its gantry, adding that current stock levels are sufficient to cover more than 20 days of national consumption.
The refinery explained that routine maintenance on specific units, including the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) unit, does not disrupt overall output due to the facility’s integrated and advanced design.
It noted that other key processing units such as the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer and Hydrocracker — remain fully operational, continuing to produce PMS, Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and Jet A-1 fuel.
Reaffirming its supply record, the refinery said it has consistently met domestic PMS demand, loading between 31 million and 48 million litres daily from its gantry since December 16, 2025, in line with market requirements.
“These volumes are fully verifiable through depot loading records maintained by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in the normal course of its regulatory duties,” the statement said.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery also confirmed that its ex-gantry price for PMS remains ₦699 per litre for all marketers and bulk buyers.
The company urged filling stations, large-scale consumers and institutional buyers to patronise locally refined products, describing them as more affordable, reliable and of higher quality than imported fuel.
“By sourcing PMS locally at ₦699 per litre, marketers are better positioned to pass on price relief to consumers, promote market stability, conserve foreign exchange and support Nigeria’s economic recovery and energy security,” it said.
The refinery accused some fuel importers of spreading misinformation to justify what it described as unjustified increases in pump prices, warning that such actions undermine national interest and worsen economic hardship.
It added that without domestic refining capacity, petrol prices could climb as high as ₦1,400 per litre in a post-subsidy environment, underscoring the stabilising role played by local production.
“In the absence of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, fuel importers would continue to operate unchecked, with petrol prices potentially rising to as much as ₦1,400 per litre,” the statement said. “Our operations have therefore served as a critical stabilising force in the downstream petroleum market.”
Reiterating its commitment to energy security and market stability, the refinery said it would continue to ensure steady supply of high-quality petroleum products and support Nigeria’s economic growth.
It advised stakeholders and the public to disregard unverified reports and rely on credible information sources.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery remains committed to acting in the national interest by supplying locally refined petroleum products that support Nigeria’s economic stability, energy independence and industrial development,” it concluded.
