Dangote Petroleum Refinery has strongly dismissed recent media reports suggesting it imports finished Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into Nigeria, describing the claims as inaccurate and deliberately misleading.
The refinery issued the clarification following publications attributed to S&P Global, which appeared in newspaper advertisements on Monday, February 9, 2026. Management said the misinformation was addressed during an S&P Global forum in the United Kingdom, where participants acknowledged the facility’s significant impact on global refining.
In an official statement, Dangote Refinery emphasized that it does not import finished fuel—commonly known as petrol or gasoline. Instead, the company imports only feedstocks and blending components to optimize production efficiency at its secondary processing units.
The refinery explained that materials such as high-sulphur reformates, low-octane condensates, and high-sulphur cracked gasoline require additional processing before meeting regulated fuel standards. This practice, the company noted, is routine among leading refineries in Europe and Asia and reflects standard industry operations aimed at improving margins and operational flexibility.
“Misrepresenting these intermediate materials as finished ‘fuel’ or ‘gasoline’ distorts public understanding and undermines confidence in Nigeria’s domestic refining achievements,” the statement read.
Dangote Refinery stressed that all gasoline supplied to Nigerian consumers is Euro 5 compliant PMS, subjected to strict quality controls to ensure it meets world-class standards. The facility has played a key role in upgrading fuel quality across Nigeria and ending the country’s dependence on low-grade, high-sulphur imports that previously flooded West African markets.
The company said it has identified those behind the misleading narrative and plans to reveal their identities in due course. It accused “unpatriotic and unscrupulous individuals” of attempting to sabotage Nigeria’s progress toward energy self-sufficiency—individuals allegedly linked to past fraudulent transactions involving repairs at NNPC refineries.
“These individuals will soon have their day in court,” the statement warned.
Dangote Refinery urged S&P Global and other industry observers to prioritize technical accuracy and balanced reporting, given the influence such analyses have on international perceptions of Nigeria’s energy sector.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s energy security, environmental standards, and economic development through cutting-edge refining operations.
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