The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has issued a firm rebuttal against circulating reports alleging a total operational shutdown for maintenance, describing such claims as false, misleading, and a calculated attempt to destabilise the nation’s energy market.
In a statement released on Monday, January 5, 2026, the refinery management clarified that production at the $20 billion facility remains ongoing, stable, and entirely uninterrupted.
This clarification comes amidst rising concerns of potential fuel scarcity triggered by speculative reports.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to operate at scale and retains the capacity to supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily through January and February, subject solely to market demand,” the statement noted.
Pointing out its recent output efficiency, the refinery disclosed that on January 4 alone, it produced 50 million litres of PMS and successfully evacuated 48 million litres through its gantry.
The company further reassured the public that its current stock levels are sufficient to cover over 20 days of national consumption, effectively neutralising any legitimate fears regarding a supply shortfall.
Addressing the technical aspect of its operations, the refinery explained that while routine maintenance is a standard industry practice, it does not necessitate a complete halt in production.
Due to the sophisticated and integrated design of the plant, maintenance on specific units, such as the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and the Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC), does not interrupt the overall output.
Other critical components, including the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker, remain fully operational to ensure the steady production of PMS, Diesel (Automotive Gas Oil), and Jet A-1, according to the firm.
The refinery also took the opportunity to reaffirm its competitive ex-gantry price of N699 per litre for PMS, a rate available to all legitimate marketers and bulk consumers.
Management encouraged filling stations and institutional buyers to prioritise locally refined products, which offer better quality and affordability compared to imported alternatives.
“By sourcing PMS locally at N699 per litre, marketers are better positioned to pass on price relief to consumers,” the statement added, noting that this support for local production is vital for conserving foreign exchange and driving Nigeria's broader economic recovery.
However, the refinery did not mince words regarding the source of the rumours. It accused certain fuel importers of deliberately promoting fake news to justify recent, unwarranted hikes in petrol pump prices.
According to Dangote officials, without the stabilising force of domestic refining, petrol prices in a post-subsidy environment could have escalated to as high as N1,400 per litre.
By maintaining a consistent supply and transparent pricing, verifiable by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the refinery remains committed to acting as a bulwark against market exploitation.
The company advised the public to disregard the misinformation and rely solely on verified operational updates.
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