Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reassured the public that its operations remain fully functional, with continuous production at its 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) facility in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. The company dismissed claims of a shutdown, confirming that any routine maintenance on specific units does not affect overall production.

In a statement released by the refinery, management confirmed that production continues at full capacity, with the refinery supplying between 40 million and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, depending on market demand. As of January 4, the refinery produced 50 million litres of PMS, evacuating 48 million litres via its gantry.

Ongoing Operations Amid Maintenance

The refinery emphasized that routine maintenance on certain units, including the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC), does not interrupt its overall operations. The integrated design of its processing units ensures that essential systems such as the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker remain fully operational, producing PMS, Diesel (Automotive Gas Oil), and Jet A-1.

Stable Supply and Pricing

From December 16, 2025 to the present, the refinery has loaded between 31 million and 48 million litres of PMS daily, in line with market demand. These figures are verifiable through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), ensuring transparency in the distribution of refined products.

Furthermore, the refinery reaffirmed its ex-gantry price of N699 per litre for PMS, which is available to all marketers and bulk consumers. It encouraged the patronage of locally refined products, which it described as more affordable, reliable, and of higher quality than imported alternatives.

Supporting Market Stability and National Interest

Dangote Petroleum Refinery also criticized fuel importers for spreading false reports that justified unwarranted petrol price hikes. The company noted that such actions undermine the national interest and increase hardship for Nigerians. According to the refinery, without domestic refining, petrol prices could surge to as high as N1,400 per litre in a post-subsidy era.

“The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has acted as a critical stabilizing force in the downstream petroleum market, preventing an uncontrolled rise in petrol prices. Without it, fuel importers would continue to operate without restraint,” the statement emphasized.

Commitment to Energy Security

Reaffirming its role in Nigeria’s energy security and economic growth, the refinery stated that it will continue to supply high-quality, locally refined petroleum products, ensuring the stability and availability of fuel for the domestic market.

“Dangote Petroleum Refinery will remain committed to supporting Nigeria’s economic stability, energy independence, and industrial growth by providing locally refined petroleum products,” the statement concluded.