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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to supply 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) monthly to the Nigerian market in December 2025 and January 2026, a move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted nationwide fuel availability through the festive season and into the New Year.
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, disclosed the plans at the weekend, stating that the refinery will deliver 50 million litres of PMS daily beginning December 1. He said the commitment aligns with the Group’s tradition of supporting national stability and preventing holiday-season fuel shortages.
“In line with our commitment to national wellbeing, and consistent with our track record of ensuring a holiday season free of fuel scarcity, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will supply 1.5 billion litres of PMS to the Nigerian market this month. This represents 50 million litres per day. We are formally notifying the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of this commitment. We will supply another 1.5 billion litres in January and increase to 1.75 billion litres in February,” he said.
Speaking during a visit by the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to the refinery and fertiliser complex, Dangote said the facility currently has adequate stock and is producing 40–45 million litres daily, adding that ramping up to 50 million litres should “conclusively dispel claims that domestic refineries cannot meet national demand.”
He revealed ongoing engagement with petroleum marketers to strengthen distribution systems, including an expanded shift toward CNG-powered haulage fleets, which will improve logistics efficiency and reduce operating costs.
“Our priority is to ensure Nigeria receives the products it needs. This is not driven by profit motives; it is about guaranteeing availability of essential energy products,” Dangote added.
In a letter signed by David Bird, Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, and addressed to the Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA, the company invited the regulator to independently verify its daily production and supply volumes.
“We request your support to host NMDPRA officials onsite at our refinery starting December 1, to validate and publicly confirm our daily supply volumes. In the interest of full transparency, we are prepared to publish our daily production and stock figures across both online and print media,” the letter stated.
Dangote also said the refinery is progressing with its expansion programme toward a full capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day. More than 100,000 workers are expected to be involved in the simultaneous expansion of the refinery and fertiliser complex.
He stressed that the Group remains committed to national development and continues to draw strength from public confidence in its investments.
During the visit, SSDC Managing Director, Usoro Offiong Akpabio, commended Dangote’s leadership and his contribution to strengthening Nigeria’s industrial capacity, energy security, and economic competitiveness.
She described the South-South as Nigeria’s “natural energy corridor,” with vast reserves, maritime assets, gas infrastructure, and emerging industrial clusters.
Akpabio said deeper collaboration with Dangote Group could unlock opportunities in product distribution, CNG infrastructure, petrochemicals, agriculture, and job creation.
She added that SSDC is ready to support state-level policy alignment and ease-of-doing-business reforms that will facilitate Dangote’s expansion into sectors such as gas processing, logistics, and export-oriented manufacturing.
