Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced a structured distribution plan to supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily across Nigeria, meeting domestic demand and marking a decisive step toward fuel self-sufficiency.
ENigeria Newspaper learnt that the refinery will channel petrol to major marketing companies under a revised framework endorsed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
The distribution network includes MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, NNPC Retail, 11 Plc (formerly Mobil), TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, Rainoil Limited, Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company, Ardova Plc, Bovas & Company, AA Rano Nigeria Limited, AYM Shafa Limited, Conoil, and Masters Energy.
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, confirmed that the off-take agreement ensures steady nationwide supply and aims to prevent speculative hoarding and supply disruptions.
“We have agreed an off-take framework to supply up to 65 million litres daily for the domestic market. Any surplus, estimated at between 15 and 20 million litres, will be exported,” he said.
Nigeria’s average daily petrol consumption is estimated between 50 and 60 million litres, meaning the refinery’s output not only covers national needs but also creates surplus capacity for export.
Analysts say the development signals a structural shift in the country’s fuel sector, which has long relied on imported petrol, exposing the economy to foreign exchange volatility and periodic shortages.
NNPC Limited Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, described the refinery as a transformative national asset that enhances energy security and industrial growth.
“This plant was designed for 650,000 barrels per day. None of us thought it would even touch 550,000. What we saw live today was 661,000. These are live parameters, not reports or photographs,” he said.
Industry observers note that the refinery’s full operational capacity is expected to conserve billions of dollars in foreign exchange annually, strengthen the naira, stabilize external reserves, and improve trade balance. The structured domestic distribution model is seen as critical in preventing bottlenecks and ensuring consistent fuel availability across Nigeria.
