The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has declared it will begin supplying 1.5 billion litres of petrol per month to the Nigerian market starting December 2025, equivalent to roughly 50 million litres daily.
In a letter addressed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the refinery said this supply will continue through January 2026. Plans are already in motion to raise output further to 1.7 billion litres monthly (about 57–60 million litres daily) by February 2026.
According to the company, the facility currently produces between 40 and 45 million litres of PMS (petrol) daily, and management believes the ramp-up to 50 million litres daily will help eliminate chronic shortages and put an end to the fuel-queue crises Nigeria often experiences during peak demand periods.
As part of a commitment to transparency, the refinery has invited NMDPRA officials to monitor output on-site starting December 1st. Production and stock data will be published regularly in media outlets so the public can track supply levels.
The broader plan also involves strengthening the supply chain: the refinery is working with petroleum marketers to improve distribution logistics, including using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)–powered haulage trucks to move fuel, a move intended to reduce distribution costs and smooth delivery across Nigeria’s regions.
This pledge arrives amid calls for greater energy security and self-reliance as Nigeria continues to grapple with fuel scarcity, import dependency, and foreign-exchange pressures. The refinery’s confidence in meeting and eventually exceeding national demand signals a potential turning point in the country’s downstream oil industry.
If sustained, this surge in domestic petrol supply could reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports, save foreign exchange, and bring down fuel costs, easing inflationary pressure. It may also stimulate economic activity by reducing energy costs for businesses and improving predictability in transport and logistics sectors.
