The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it will commence large-scale supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigerian market from December 2025, marking a major step toward reducing the country’s dependence on imported fuel.
In a communication addressed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the refinery confirmed it is prepared to deliver 1.5 billion litres of petrol every month, translating to roughly 50 million litres per day.
The volume is expected to increase to 1.7 billion litres monthly (about 57 million litres daily) beginning February 2026.
The letter, dated November 30 and signed by Chief Executive Officer David Bird, urged the regulator to deploy officials to the refinery from December 1 to verify daily output and publicly release production and stock data.
According to the company, transparent reporting will help build public trust and provide clarity on national fuel availability.
Dangote Refinery also called on the regulatory authority to ensure smooth clearance of crude oil, feedstocks, blending inputs and product evacuation by vessels.
The management noted that ongoing delays in vessel clearance have impeded operations, increased logistics costs, and ultimately affected the final price consumers pay.
“We reaffirm our readiness to meet Nigeria’s domestic PMS needs,” the CEO wrote. “Our refinery is positioned to consistently deliver the required volumes and contribute to national fuel security. We ask for continued regulatory support to ensure efficient operations under the ‘Nigeria First’ policy.”
The announcement comes as Nigeria struggles with supply gaps in the downstream petroleum sector.
Despite efforts to boost local refining, imports still make up a significant share of national consumption.
Recent figures from the NMDPRA show that the country consumed an average of 56.74 million litres of petrol daily in October 2025.
Of this, 27.6 million litres came from imports, while 17.08 million litres were sourced from domestic refineries.
The regulator noted that the growing contribution from local producers signals gradual progress toward self-sufficiency.
With Dangote Refinery—the largest single-train facility in Africa—now positioned to supply a major portion of Nigeria’s daily consumption, stakeholders expect a significant shift in the nation’s fuel supply landscape.
The company maintains that full operational support from regulatory authorities will ensure stable supply, improved transparency, and reduced cost pressures for consumers across the country.