Dangote refinery wants to supply up to 65 million litres of petrol daily

Dangote Refinery says it will supply up to 65 million litres of petrol daily to Nigeria’s domestic market while exporting an additional 15 to 20 million litres, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s fuel supply system and reduce reliance on imports.

The announcement was made by Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, who said the refinery has concluded a structured offtake agreement with selected fuel marketers to ensure efficient nationwide distribution.

“We have agreed an offtake framework to supply up to 65 million litres daily for the domestic market,” Dangote said, adding that any surplus, estimated between 15 and 20 million litres, will be exported.

Output exceeds Nigeria’s petrol demand

Nigeria’s average daily petrol consumption is estimated between 50 and 60 million litres, meaning the refinery’s planned domestic supply alone could fully cover national demand.

The refinery said this milestone represents a decisive shift away from Nigeria’s longstanding dependence on imported fuel, which has historically exposed the economy to foreign exchange pressures, supply disruptions, and recurring fuel shortages.

Industry analysts say local refining at this scale could help Nigeria conserve billions of dollars annually that were previously spent on fuel imports, while also easing pressure on the naira and improving the country’s trade balance.

Nationwide distribution through major marketers

Under a revised distribution framework endorsed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, the refinery will distribute petrol through major downstream companies to ensure nationwide availability.

The companies listed in the agreement include:

• MRS Oil Nigeria Plc
• NNPC Limited (Retail division)
• 11 Plc
• TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc
• Rainoil Limited
• Ardova Plc
• Conoil Plc
• AA Rano Nigeria Limited
• Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited
• Bovas & Company Limited
• AYM Shafa Limited
• Masters Energy

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The refinery said the structured distribution model is designed to eliminate supply bottlenecks and reduce speculative practices that have historically contributed to fuel scarcity.

Already supplying the majority of Nigeria’s petrol

Earlier data from regulators showed that the Dangote refinery supplied about 61.78 percent of Nigeria’s petrol in January 2026, highlighting its growing dominance in the domestic fuel market.

With output now projected to exceed national demand, Nigeria could transition from a net importer to a net exporter of refined petrol, a major structural shift for Africa’s largest crude oil producer.

Analysts say if sustained, the development could strengthen Nigeria’s energy security, stabilize fuel supply, and reduce vulnerability to global supply disruptions, marking a turning point in the country’s decades-long struggle with fuel dependence.