About 1.5 billion litres of premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, is to be pumped into the market this December and January 2026 by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
This is part of efforts by the private crude oil refiner to ensure steady supply of the product during this festive period.
“In line with our commitment to national wellbeing, and consistent with our track record of ensuring a holiday season free of fuel scarcity, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will supply 1.5 billion litres of PMS to the Nigerian market this month, representing 50 million litres per day,” the chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Aliko Dangote, said over the weekend.
He also invited the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to monitor the daily supply of the product to the market.
“We are formally notifying the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of this commitment.
“We will supply another 1.5 billion litres in January and increase to 1.75 billion litres in February, which translates to over 60 million litres per day,” Mr Dangote said when the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) visited the refinery and the Dangote Fertiliser complex.
“We request your support to host NMDPRA officials onsite at our refinery starting December 1, to validate and publicly confirm our daily supply volumes. In the interest of full transparency, we are prepared to publish our daily production and stock figures across both online and print media,” he noted.
The businessman informed his guests that the facility currently has adequate stock and is producing between 40 and 45 million litres of PMS daily, adding that the daily supply of 50 million litres should dispel long-standing claims that domestic refineries lack the capacity to meet national demand.
Mr Dangote also revealed ongoing engagement with petroleum marketers to strengthen distribution systems, including expanding the use of CNG-powered haulage.
“Our priority is to ensure Nigeria receives the products it needs. This is not driven by profit motives; it is about guaranteeing the availability of essential energy products. It is similar to the transformation we delivered in the cement sector,” he added.
Mr Dangote further noted that the refinery is progressing with its expansion plan to reach a capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day. More than 100,000 workers are expected to be involved in the expansion of both the refinery and the fertiliser complex, emphasising that the organisation remains committed to its vision, driven by the strong public support for the company’s role in shaping Nigeria’s economic development.
During the visit, the Managing Director of SSDC, Ms Usoro Offiong Akpabio, commended Mr Dangote’s leadership and described the South-South region as Nigeria’s natural energy corridor, with vast crude oil reserves, gas infrastructure, maritime assets, agro-industrial activity and emerging industrial clusters.