In a significant move for Nigeria’s energy landscape, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has transitioned into a high-output phase, supplying between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily. This surge in production effectively satisfies the national demand and creates a surplus of up to 20 million litres for export, signaling a new […]
SAMUEL MOBOLAJI Nigeria’s domestic fuel supply received a major lift in January 2026 as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery delivered an average of 40.1 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) per day, according to figures released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The output represents an increase of about 8 million […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced ambitious plans to commence the production of key raw materials used in the manufacturing of detergents, a move aimed at ending Nigeria’s reliance on imported inputs for the cleaning industry. David Bird, the Chief Executive Officer of the refinery, disclosed the development during a news conference on Wednesday, revealing […]
By SAMUEL MOBOLAJI Oil marketers have dismissed reports that some retail outlets are selling petrol cheaper than the ₦739 per litre benchmark set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, describing such claims as speculation. According to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), only MRS filling stations, affiliated directly with Dangote Refinery, currently sell at the […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the former leadership of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NMDPRA) of approving petrol import licences that exceeded domestic demand in November 2025. The refinery’s response follows reports claiming that petrol imports surged during the period due to a pricing dispute between petroleum marketers and the […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that its partners, led by MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, will commence the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at N739 per litre starting from Tuesday. This major reduction follows the refinery’s decision to slash its ex-depot (gantry) price from N828 to N699 per litre on Sunday, a move aimed […]
The Dangote Group has agreed to redeploy workers recently sacked by its subsidiary, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, following a series of reconciliation meetings brokered by the federal government. The ministry of labour and employment announced the resolution in a statement on Wednesday. It followed two days of talks involving Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group; […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of prioritising union dues and personal interests over workers’ welfare, following fresh calls by the unions for industrial action. In a statement on Monday, the refinery described the TUC as “zombie-like” for declaring […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has suspended self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products at its facility, effective Thursday, September 18, 2025. Punch reported that the company’s Group Commercial Operations Department said the move was aimed at promoting wider adoption of its Free Delivery Scheme and halting sales to unregistered marketers. “We wish to […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) of demanding an annual subsidy of about N1.5 trillion to enable members match its gantry prices at their depots. Gantry price refers to the price of petroleum products at the loading point (gantry) of a refinery, depot, or terminal […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expanding its reach in the international market, exporting more fuel to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries in the Middle East as several refineries undergo maintenance. This was revealed in a report by Argus Media, an independent energy and commodity intelligence firm. The report noted that a “heavy refinery turnaround […]
In a move that underscores the growing economic challenges in Nigeria, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of fuel sales in the local naira currency. The decision, effective from March 19, 2025, stems from significant discrepancies between naira-denominated sales and dollar-based crude oil purchases, creating operational difficulties for Africa’s largest refinery. Background […]