By Olamilekan Abayomi
Dangote Refinery’s units are undergoing routine maintenance, but petrol production remains uninterrupted, according to a statement from the company. The refinery is expected to continue supplying 40 to 50 million litres of gasoline daily through January and February, subject to demand .
The maintenance is part of efforts to boost operational stability and increase capacity. In fact, the refinery aims to expand its capacity to 700,000 barrels per day, solidifying Nigeria’s position as Africa’s refining hub .
Dangote Refinery has been a game-changer for Nigeria’s fuel market, driving down petrol prices by over 28% since it began production in September 2024. The refinery’s output has also helped reduce the country’s reliance on imported refined products.
The refinery’s commitment to transparency is evident in its invitation to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to verify and publish daily supply volumes. This move aims to dispel concerns about supply and demonstrate the refinery’s capacity to meet national demand.
Dangote Refinery plans to supply 1.5 billion litres of petrol monthly to the Nigerian market in December 2025 and January 2026, with production expected to rise to 1.7 billion litres in February. This translates to about 50 million litres per day, starting December.
The refinery’s expansion plans include increasing polypropylene output from 900,000 t/yr to 2.4mn t/yr, boosting linear alkyl benzene production, and adding base oil capacity.
