Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly dismissed circulating reports of a shutdown, stating that its operations remain robust and are maintaining a consistent output of 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily. These claims of a potential closure for maintenance have been labeled as false and misleading by the refinery’s management. The refinery emphasized its ongoing, stable, and uninterrupted production, assuring the public of its capacity to meet market demands through the coming months.
In a recent statement, Dangote Refinery highlighted its significant production capabilities, noting that it can supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of PMS daily throughout January and February, with output solely dependent on market demand. This level of production is designed to ensure a steady supply to the Nigerian market.
Featured snippet paragraph: The Dangote Refinery is currently producing between 40 million and 50 million litres of PMS daily. This consistent output, along with current stock levels exceeding 20 days of national consumption, effectively dispels any concerns about supply disruptions.
The refinery detailed that on January 4th alone, it successfully produced 50 million litres of PMS and managed to evacuate 48 million litres via its gantry. This demonstrates a strong operational capacity and efficient distribution process.
Furthermore, the refinery clarified that while routine maintenance might occur on specific units such as the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC), these activities do not lead to an overall production halt. This is attributed to the refinery’s sophisticated and integrated design, which allows other critical units to continue functioning.
Units like the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker are reported to be fully operational. These units are crucial for the production of PMS, Diesel (Automotive Gas Oil), and Jet A-1, ensuring a diverse range of refined products are available.
The refinery has consistently confirmed its ability to maintain adequate PMS availability for the domestic market. Since December 16, 2025, the refinery has been loading between 31 million and 48 million litres of PMS daily from its gantry, aligning with prevailing market conditions and demand.
These production and loading volumes are fully verifiable. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) maintains depot loading records, which provide independent confirmation of these figures in their normal course of regulatory oversight.
Dangote Refinery also reaffirmed its commitment to its ex-gantry price of N699 per litre for PMS. This price is accessible to all marketers and bulk consumers, promoting local procurement.
The refinery strongly encourages filling stations, large-scale users, and institutional buyers to prioritize locally refined products. These products are not only more affordable but also offer greater reliability and high quality compared to imported alternatives.
By choosing to source PMS locally at N699 per litre, marketers are better positioned to offer price reductions to consumers. This also contributes to enhanced market stability, significant foreign exchange savings, and supports Nigeria’s broader economic recovery and energy security goals.
This unwavering commitment to domestic production and stable pricing underscores the refinery’s vital role in Nigeria’s energy landscape and its efforts to bolster the national economy through self-sufficiency in fuel supply.
