Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly rejected circulating claims suggesting the facility is shutting down for maintenance, calling such reports false and misleading.
In a statement issued Monday, the refinery confirmed that operations continue without interruption, maintaining capacity to supply 40 million to 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit daily throughout January and February, depending on market demand. The facility recorded production of 50 million litres on January 4, with 48 million litres distributed through its loading terminal. Current inventory levels can meet more than 20 days of national consumption, addressing any supply concerns.
The refinery explained that scheduled maintenance on specific units, including the Crude Distillation Unit and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking system, does not affect overall production due to the sophisticated design of its integrated processing facilities. Other essential units, such as the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker, continue operating at full capacity, producing petrol, diesel, and jet fuel.
From December 16, 2025, to present, the refinery has loaded between 31 million and 48 million litres of petrol daily from its terminal, aligned with market requirements. These figures can be verified through depot loading records maintained by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
The facility maintains its ex-terminal price of N699 per litre for petrol, available to all marketers and bulk purchasers. The refinery encouraged filling stations and large-scale consumers to source locally refined products, which offer better affordability, reliability, and quality compared to imports.
By purchasing locally at N699 per litre, marketers can provide price relief to consumers while supporting market stability, foreign exchange conservation, and Nigeria’s economic recovery.
The refinery accused fuel importers of spreading false information to justify recent unjustified increases in pump prices, actions that harm national interests and burden Nigerians. Without domestic refining capacity, petrol prices could reach as high as N1,400 per litre in the current subsidy-free market, underscoring the importance of local production in stabilizing prices.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery reaffirmed its dedication to energy security and market stability, promising continued supply of high-quality petroleum products that support Nigeria’s economic growth. The public was advised to disregard misinformation and rely on verified information sources.
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