Dangote Refinery to Supply 1.5bn Litres of PMS Monthly
…Assures Nationwide Fuel Availability
By Patience Ikpeme
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled a comprehensive plan to inject a massive 3 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the Nigerian market across December 2025 and January 2026.
This move is designed to guarantee continuous nationwide fuel availability throughout the crucial festive season and into the New Year.
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, revealed the details over the weekend, stating that the refinery would begin supplying 50 million litres of PMS daily from December 1.
“In line with our commitment to national wellbeing, and consistent with our track record of ensuring a holiday season free of fuel scarcity, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will supply 1.5 billion litres of PMS to the Nigerian market this month. This represents 50 million litres per day,” Dangote stated. “We will supply another 1.5 billion litres in January and increase to 1.75 billion litres in February, which translates to over 60 million litres per day.”
The commitment was formally communicated to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Speaking during a visit by the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to the refinery and the Dangote Fertiliser complex, Mr. Dangote confirmed that the facility holds adequate stock and is currently producing between 40 and 45 million litres of PMS daily. He stated that the proposed daily supply of 50 million litres is intended to counter previous assertions that domestic refineries are unable to meet national demand.
Mr. Dangote mentioned that engagement is ongoing with petroleum marketers to strengthen distribution channels, including increasing the adoption of CNG-powered haulage. He made clear the group’s motivation, saying, “Our priority is to ensure Nigeria receives the products it needs. This is not driven by profit motives; it is about guaranteeing the availability of essential energy products. It is similar to the transformation we delivered in the cement sector.”
In a bid for full transparency and to address prevailing market speculations, the Dangote Refinery has formally invited the NMDPRA to independently verify its actual production capacity.
In a letter addressed to the Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA, David Bird, Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, wrote: “We request your support to host NMDPRA officials onsite at our refinery starting December 1, to validate and publicly confirm our daily supply volumes. In the interest of full transparency, we are prepared to publish our daily production and stock figures across both online and print media.”
Mr. Dangote further detailed the refinery’s expansion plan to achieve a capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day, noting that the growth of both the refinery and the fertiliser complex is expected to involve over 100,000 workers. The Group remains dedicated to its founding vision, citing the substantial public support for its contribution to Nigeria’s economic evolution.
Managing Director of the SSDC, Usoro Offiong Akpabio, praised Dangote’s leadership and his sustained efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial capabilities, energy security, and long-term economic competitiveness.
Mrs. Akpabio described the South-South region as Nigeria’s natural energy corridor, rich with crude oil reserves, gas infrastructure, and maritime assets. She noted that a closer collaboration between the region and the Dangote Group could unlock opportunities in product distribution, CNG infrastructure, petrochemicals, agriculture, and job creation.
She added that such partnerships would advance the Federal Government’s energy stability agenda and position the South-South as a strategic growth hub for the Group.
“As the statutory development body for the South-South, SSDC is mandated to drive regional economic development, infrastructure integration, human capital advancement, and private-sector–led growth,” Akpabio stated. “In this regard, we stand prepared to support State-level policy and regulatory support for Ease-of-doing-business across our six states. Enabling environments for Dangote Group’s expansion into strategic sectors such as gas processing, agro-industrial value chains, renewable energy, logistics, and export-oriented manufacturing.”
