The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its capacity to supply fuel volumes significantly higher than Nigeria’s estimated domestic consumption. In a statement on Thursday evening, the refinery said it can supply 75 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) daily, compared with an estimated national consumption of 50 million litres. Aside from petrol, the plant said it can supply 25 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) daily, against an estimated demand of 14 million litres, and 20 million litres of aviation fuel daily, far above the estimated maximum domestic consumption of four million litres. “The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery would like to reiterate our capability to supply the underlisted petroleum products of the highest international quality standard to marketers and stakeholders: 75 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, 25 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil, and 20 million litres of aviation fuel daily,” the company said in a public notice. On Monday, the Dangote refinery announced an increase in its gantry price of petrol from N699 to N799 per litre.

Source: Punch January 30, 2026 18:13 UTC