The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has pledged uninterrupted nationwide supply of petrol and diesel during the forthcoming festive season, announcing that its current daily production exceeds Nigeria’s fuel demand.
According to Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, the refinery currently produces over 45 million litres of petrol and 25 million litres of diesel each day.
“Our production capacity now surpasses national demand,” Chiejina stated in a release on Saturday. “We are working closely with regulators and distributors to ensure seamless distribution across the country. Dangote remains committed to powering Nigeria.”
He added that the refinery’s operations have contributed to stabilising the naira by reducing foreign exchange outflows and boosting local currency inflows.
Defending the Federal Government’s new tariff policy, Chiejina described it as a crucial step to protect domestic industries from unfair competition and product dumping.
“Dumping destroys jobs and discourages industrial growth,” he warned, urging stricter enforcement against substandard fuel imports that endanger public safety and undermine local producers.
He also commended President Bola Tinubu for backing the tariff regime, calling it a “bold and visionary step” toward achieving energy self-sufficiency and economic renewal.
Chiejina cautioned that without such protection, cheap fuel imports from Asia and Europe could jeopardise domestic refineries and derail ongoing sector reforms.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the Dangote Refinery aims to eliminate Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuels and promote price stability.
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, assured Nigerians of stable fuel prices throughout the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
“Nigerians can expect a festive season without fuel queues,” he said.
Since commencing petrol production in September 2024, the refinery has played a major role in driving down fuel costs. Petrol, which sold for about ₦1,030 per litre a year ago, now averages ₦841–₦851, while diesel prices have dropped from ₦1,700 to around ₦1,020 per litre.
By comparison, petrol sells for between $1.20 and $2.00 per litre in neighbouring West African countries.