Similarly, the coastal supply price was adjusted upward from N1,378,548 per metric tonne to N1,512,648 per metric tonne. The regulator said Dangote produced an average of 36 million litres per day, and the country was consuming over 50 million litres per day. “In their own report, they said Dangote supplied about 36 million litres per day, while the country’s consumption was about 56 million litres per day. However, the commencement of operations at the Dangote refinery, widely regarded as Africa’s largest refinery, has significantly altered the dynamics of the downstream sector. The Dangote refinery is the only plant producing petrol currently in Nigeria.

Source: Punch March 14, 2026 08:42 UTC