The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has formally committed to delivering Nigeria’s total petrol needs from December 2025, unveiling plans to push out 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) every month, equivalent to 50 million litres per day.
The company disclosed that the output will rise further to 1.7 billion litres monthly, or 57 million litres daily, beginning February 2026 to stabilise the local fuel market and reduce the country’s dependence on imported products.
This commitment was outlined in a correspondence addressed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), signed by David Bird, Chief Executive Officer of the refinery, and dated November 30, 2025.
In an effort to strengthen public trust in domestic fuel supply and enhance industry transparency, the refinery urged the regulator to station officials at its facility starting December 1 to monitor, authenticate, and publicly release the plant’s daily stock and production figures.
Additionally, Dangote Refinery appealed for regulatory support to ensure smooth clearance processes for crude oil consignments, feedstocks, and blending inputs, as well as unhindered lifting of finished petroleum products. The refinery warned that ongoing delays in vessel clearances continue to disrupt its operations and push up costs that eventually trickle down to consumers.
“We write to reaffirm our readiness to meet Nigeria’s PMS demand. Dangote Refinery is equipped and prepared to supply 1.5 billion litres monthly (50 million litres/day) for December and January, followed by 1.7 billion litres monthly (57 million litres/day) starting February 2026,” Bird stated.
He emphasized that the company is aligning fully with government efforts to guarantee nationwide fuel sufficiency. “We request your continuous cooperation and support to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic fuel availability. The ‘Nigeria First’ policy must be allowed to deliver value for all citizens,” he added.
The development comes at a time when the downstream sector continues to battle supply limitations that have kept the country heavily dependent on petrol imports. Industry operators have long emphasized the need for reliable local production to stabilize pricing and ensure consistent availability.
Bird also highlighted the company’s readiness for extreme openness. “We seek your support to have NMDPRA personnel on-site starting December 1 to verify and publicly release our daily production and supply volumes. For full transparency, we are prepared to publish daily output and stock data through both online and print platforms,” he said.
He appealed further for an end to logistical bottlenecks: “We continue to face delays in vessel clearance, which affect not only refinery operations but also disrupt product distribution, adding extra costs and inefficiencies for consumers.”
The refinery’s commitment aligns with the Federal Government’s strategic objective of expanding domestic refining capacity, securing steady fuel supply, and curbing the financial strain caused by persistent imports.
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