Dangote Petroleum Refinery has debunked reports suggesting it is shutting down for maintenance, describing the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Monday, the refinery stressed that its operations remain stable, continuous, and unaffected.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to operate at scale and retains the capacity to supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily through January and February, subject solely to market demand,” the statement said.
It disclosed that on January 4, the refinery 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, effectively allaying concerns about supply shortages.
The refinery explained that routine maintenance on select units, such as the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC), does not disrupt overall output due to the facility’s advanced and integrated processing design.
It further noted that other vital units, including the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker, remain fully functional and continue to produce PMS, Diesel (Automotive Gas Oil), and Jet A-1.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery confirms that it has consistently maintained adequate PMS availability for the domestic market. From 16 December 2025 to date, the refinery has loaded between 31 million and 48 million litres of PMS daily from its gantry, in line with prevailing market demand.
“These volumes are fully verifiable against depot loading records maintained by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in the normal course of its regulatory responsibilities,” the statement said.
The company also reaffirmed its ex-gantry PMS price of ₦699 per litre, available to all marketers and bulk buyers.
It urged filling stations, large consumers, and institutional purchasers to prioritise locally refined petroleum products, which it described as more affordable, dependable, and of superior quality compared to imported fuel.
“By sourcing PMS locally at N699 per litre, marketers are better positioned to pass on price relief to consumers, enhance market stability, conserve foreign exchange, and support Nigeria’s broader economic recovery and energy security objectives,” the refinery said.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery accused fuel importers of spreading misleading narratives to justify recent and unjustified increases in petrol pump prices, warning that such practices undermine national interest and place undue burden on Nigerians.
According to the refinery, petrol prices could climb as high as ₦1,400 per litre in a post-subsidy environment without domestic refining, underscoring the stabilising impact of local production.
“Recent price movements further highlight an uncomfortable reality. In the absence of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, fuel importers would continue to operate without restraint, with petrol prices potentially escalating to levels estimated at up to N1,400 per litre in a post-subsidy environment.
“The refinery’s operations have therefore served as a critical stabilising force in the downstream petroleum market,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its commitment to energy security and market stability, the refinery said it would continue to ensure steady supply of high-quality petroleum products while supporting Nigeria’s economic growth. It advised stakeholders and the public to ignore misinformation and rely on verified sources.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery will continue to act in the national interest by supplying high-quality, locally refined petroleum products while supporting Nigeria’s economic stability, energy independence, and industrial growth,” it concluded.