Dangote Refinery Refutes Maintenance Shutdown Claims, Assures Nigerians of Steady Petrol Supply
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports suggesting it is preparing to shut down operations for maintenance, insisting that production activities remain stable and uninterrupted.
In a statement issued on Monday, the refinery described the circulating claims as inaccurate and misleading, stressing that it continues to operate at scale with sufficient capacity to meet domestic fuel demand.
According to the company, the refinery currently has the capability to supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily throughout January and February, depending on prevailing market demand. It disclosed that on January 4 alone, it produced about 50 million litres of petrol and evacuated approximately 48 million litres through its gantry system.
The management further revealed that existing stock levels are enough to cover more than 20 days of national consumption, effectively dispelling fears of any looming scarcity.
While acknowledging that some routine maintenance activities are ongoing on selected units such as the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC), the refinery clarified that these processes do not halt overall production due to the integrated and advanced configuration of its facilities.
It explained that other vital units — including the Naphtha Hydrotreater, Continuous Catalyst Regeneration (CCR) Reformer and Hydrocracker — remain fully operational and are actively producing petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and Jet A-1 fuel.
The company also stated that from December 16, 2025, to date, daily petrol loading volumes from its gantry have ranged between 31 million and 48 million litres, in line with market demand. These figures, it noted, are verifiable through depot loading records maintained by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Reaffirming its pricing policy, the refinery said its ex-gantry price of ₦699 per litre for PMS remains in force and is available to all marketers and bulk buyers.
It urged filling stations, institutional consumers and large-scale users to prioritise locally refined petroleum products, which it said are cheaper, more dependable and of superior quality compared to imported fuel.
The refinery also accused some fuel importers of spreading misinformation in order to justify recent increases in pump prices, warning that such practices undermine national interest and worsen the burden on consumers.
According to Dangote Refinery, without local refining capacity, petrol prices could soar to as high as ₦1,400 per litre in the current post-subsidy era, a scenario it said underscores the stabilising role its operations play in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector.
The company reiterated its commitment to ensuring energy security, price stability and steady supply of quality petroleum products, while advising the public to disregard unverified reports and rely on credible sources for information.
It concluded by pledging to continue supporting Nigeria’s economic recovery, industrial growth and long-term energy independence through sustained local production.
