Lagos, Nigeria – February 25, 2026
Nigeria is poised for a historic leap toward fuel independence as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals announces plans to supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily to meet domestic demand. The facility is also expected to export 15–20 million litres in surplus, marking a decisive break from decades of import reliance.
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, revealed the milestone in Lagos, confirming that a structured offtake agreement with selected marketers has been signed to ensure nationwide distribution and reduce supply instability.
“We have agreed an offtake framework to supply up to 65 million litres daily for the domestic market,” Dangote said. “Any surplus, estimated at between 15 and 20 million litres, will be exported.”
With Nigeria’s average daily petrol consumption at 50–60 million litres, the refinery’s output now exceeds national requirements, signaling the potential end of recurrent fuel shortages.
Structured Nationwide Distribution
Under a revised framework approved by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Dangote Refinery will channel PMS supply through major marketing companies including MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, NNPC Retail, 11 plc, TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, Rainoil, Northwest Petroleum & Gas, Ardova Plc, Bovas & Company, AA Rano Nigeria, AYM Shafa, Conoil, and Masters Energy.
This structured distribution model is designed to eliminate bottlenecks and curb speculative practices that have historically disrupted fuel supply.
Economic and Strategic Impact
Industry analysts describe the development as a structural reform in Nigeria’s fuel supply chain. For decades, Africa’s largest crude oil producer depended on imported refined products, exposing the economy to foreign exchange volatility and logistical disruptions.
With local refining now surpassing domestic demand, Nigeria stands to conserve billions of dollars annually in foreign exchange previously spent on petrol imports. The move is expected to ease pressure on the naira, bolster external reserves, and stabilize the trade balance.
NNPC Limited CEO, Engr. Bayo Bashir Ojulari, described the refinery as a transformative national asset capable of redefining Nigeria’s energy security and driving industrial growth.
“This plant was designed for 650,000 barrels per day. None of us thought it would even touch 550,000. What we saw live today was 661,000. These are live parameters, not reports or photographs,” Ojulari stated, praising the refinery’s performance as exceeding expectations.
