Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports suggesting it is shutting down for maintenance, describing the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Monday, the refinery clarified that its operations remain stable, ongoing, and uninterrupted, with production continuing at scale.
According to the statement, the refinery currently has the capacity to supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily through January and February, depending solely on market demand. It disclosed that on January 4, it produced 50 million litres of PMS and evacuated 48 million litres through its gantry, adding that existing stock levels are sufficient to cover more than 20 days of national consumption.
The company explained that routine maintenance on certain units, including the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and the Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) unit, does not disrupt overall production due to the refinery’s integrated and advanced design. Other key units such as the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker remain fully operational, producing PMS, Automotive Gas Oil (diesel), and Jet A-1.
Dangote Refinery further stated that it has consistently ensured an adequate supply of PMS to the domestic market. From December 16, 2025, to date, daily PMS loading from its gantry has ranged between 31 million and 48 million litres, in line with prevailing market demand. These figures, it noted, are verifiable through depot loading records maintained by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
The refinery reaffirmed its ex-gantry price of ₦699 per litre for PMS, available to all marketers and bulk consumers. It also encouraged filling stations, large-scale users, and institutional buyers to prioritise locally refined products, which it described as more affordable, reliable, and of high quality compared to imported fuel.
By sourcing PMS locally at ₦699 per litre, the refinery said marketers would be better positioned to reduce pump prices for consumers, promote market stability, conserve foreign exchange, and support Nigeria’s economic recovery and energy security.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery also accused some fuel importers of spreading false information to justify what it described as unjustified increases in petrol pump prices, warning that such actions run contrary to national interest and place additional burden on Nigerians.
The company noted that without domestic refining capacity, petrol prices in a post-subsidy regime could rise to as much as ₦1,400 per litre, stressing that local refining has played a critical role in stabilising the downstream petroleum market.
Reaffirming its commitment to energy security and market stability, the refinery said it would continue to supply high-quality petroleum products, maintain steady availability, and support Nigeria’s broader economic growth. It urged stakeholders and the public to disregard misinformation and rely on verified sources for accurate information.
