Dangote Petroleum Refinery said on Monday it will supply Nigeria with 1.5 billion litres of petrol each month from December, a move it says will help end years of fuel shortages and cut the country’s dependence on imports.
The refinery, Africa’s largest single-train plant, said the monthly supply will rise to 1.7 billion litres from February 2026. The commitment was contained in a letter sent to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and signed by its Chief Executive Officer, David Bird.
Bird said the company is ready to “take full responsibility” for the country’s domestic petrol needs. He added that the refinery wants government support to ensure smooth vessel operations and faster clearance of crude and feedstocks.
Dangote also invited NMDPRA officials to the refinery starting Dec. 1 to confirm daily output and publish production and stock volumes. Bird said the move is meant to boost public trust and show that supply promises match actual fuel output.
“We are ready and able to supply 50 million litres a day in December and January,” Bird wrote. “From February 2026 onwards, we will supply 57 million litres a day. We ask for support so the ‘Nigeria First’ policy can work to benefit all Nigerians.”
The refinery said delays in vessel clearance have slowed operations, raised costs, and affected customers. It asked the regulator to ensure unhindered access to crude, blending components and product lifting.
The announcement comes at a time when Nigeria is still struggling with unstable petrol supply. The NMDPRA reported that daily fuel use rose to 56.74 million litres in October 2025, with imports providing nearly half of that amount. Local refineries accounted for 17.08 million litres.
The rise in local output, the regulator said, shows slow but steady progress in Nigeria’s push for fuel self-sufficiency. Dangote’s pledge, if delivered, could shift the country away from costly imports and help stabilise prices.
Government officials say the refinery’s plan aligns with national goals. A senior NMDPRA official, who asked not to be named, said the agency welcomes the transparency measures. “Daily publication of stock and production will help everyone,” he said.
The refinery said it expects quick regulatory support so output can reach the market without delay. Bird urged the government to “secure Nigeria’s domestic fuel security and abundance.”
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