The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a steady and reliable supply of petrol and diesel across Nigeria, assuring citizens of a smooth, fuel-scarcity-free festive season.
In a statement released on October 31, 2025, the refinery’s management outlined its current production levels, the positive impact on fuel prices, and its strong support for the Federal Government’s new tariff policy aimed at safeguarding local industries.
Ensuring supply and stabilizing prices
According to Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, the refinery currently produces over 45 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and 25 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) every day. This volume, he noted, surpasses Nigeria’s daily fuel demand.
“Our refinery is loading more than 45 million litres of petrol and 25 million litres of diesel daily, exceeding national consumption,” Chiejina stated. “We are working closely with government agencies and distribution partners to ensure smooth and efficient nationwide delivery.”
This high output has been crucial in stabilizing the domestic market. The statement explained that since the refinery began petrol production, consumers have benefited from noticeable price reductions. Data from the refinery shows that the average price of petrol dropped from about ₦1,030 per litre in September 2024 to between ₦841 and ₦851 per litre in September 2025, following the launch of the refinery’s Direct Delivery Scheme. Diesel prices also fell sharply within the same period—from ₦1,400–₦1,700 per litre to roughly ₦1,020 per litre.
Support for government tariff policy
The refinery also expressed full support for the Federal Government’s recently introduced tariff on imported petroleum products. Chiejina described the policy as a “transformative initiative” that reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “bold and visionary leadership.”
He explained that the tariff was necessary to prevent “dumping”—the practice of foreign producers flooding the Nigerian market with cheap, subsidized, or low-quality fuel products. According to him, such practices discourage local production, cause job losses, and erode government revenue.
“Dumping breeds poverty, destroys industries, and weakens the economy,” he said, recalling how unregulated imports devastated Nigeria’s textile sector decades ago. Chiejina warned that without proper protection, domestic refineries could face similar challenges from countries with surplus refining capacity in Asia and Europe, potentially crippling Nigeria’s growing refining industry and undermining national economic goals.
Economic benefits and a call for unity
The statement further emphasized the refinery’s contribution to Nigeria’s economic stability by reducing foreign exchange outflows and boosting local currency inflows, which help strengthen the naira.
Chiejina urged stakeholders to embrace the government’s vision for a self-reliant energy sector. He criticized individuals who oppose the tariff, describing such actions as “unpatriotic,” and called for collective responsibility to support Nigeria’s industrial growth.
To conclude, Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, assured Nigerians that petrol prices would remain stable throughout the ember months, despite fluctuations in global oil prices. He promised that citizens could look forward to a stress-free Christmas and New Year celebration without concerns about fuel shortages or price hikes.
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