Dangote Petroleum Refinery has debunked reports circulating in sections of the media suggesting that it is shutting down operations for maintenance, describing the claims as false, misleading and without basis.
In a statement issued yesterday, the refinery said production activities remain ongoing, stable and uninterrupted, assuring the market of sustained availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The refinery stated that it currently has the capacity to supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of PMS daily through January and February, noting that output is driven solely by prevailing market demand.
It disclosed that on January 4, the refinery produced 50 million litres of PMS and evacuated 48 million litres through its gantry, adding that existing stock levels were sufficient to meet over 20 days of national consumption.
According to the refinery, these figures clearly dispel concerns about any imminent supply disruptions.
Responding to claims that routine maintenance activities amounted to a shutdown, the refinery clarified that maintenance on specific units does not halt overall production due to the integrated and advanced design of its facilities.
It explained that while maintenance may be carried out on units such as the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and the Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) unit, other critical processing units continue to operate.
The refinery listed the Naphtha Hydrotreater, Continuous Catalyst Regeneration (CCR) Reformer and Hydrocracker as units currently running and producing PMS, Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and Jet A-1.
Reaffirming its supply consistency, the refinery said it has maintained adequate PMS availability for the domestic market, noting that since December 16, 2025, it has loaded between 31 million and 48 million litres of PMS daily from its gantry, in line with market demand.
“These volumes are fully verifiable against depot loading records maintained by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in the normal course of its regulatory responsibilities,” the statement said.
The refinery also reiterated that it continues to sell PMS at an ex-gantry price of N699 per litre to all marketers and bulk consumers. It urged filling station operators, large-scale users and institutional buyers to patronise locally refined petroleum products rather than imported alternatives, which it said are often more expensive and of uncertain quality.
Dangote further accused fuel importers of sponsoring false reports to justify recent increases in petrol pump prices, describing the development as contrary to the national interest. It said such actions impose additional hardship on Nigerians, especially at a time when domestic refining has significantly improved product availability.
According to the refinery, recent price movements highlight the stabilising impact of local refining on the downstream petroleum market, warning that without domestic production, petrol prices could climb to as much as N1,400 per litre in a post-subsidy environment.
Reiterating its commitment to energy security and market stability, the refinery said it would continue supplying high-quality petroleum products while supporting Nigeria’s economic growth. It added that, in line with global industry practice, it does not comment on internal maintenance schedules, stressing that such activities are conducted according to international standards and do not disrupt supply.
“Stakeholders and members of the public are advised to disregard false reports, remain vigilant against price manipulation, and rely on verified information from credible sources.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery will continue to act in the national interest by supplying high-quality, locally refined petroleum products while supporting Nigeria’s economic stability, energy independence, and industrial growth,” it added.
