Abuja – Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE has pledged to supply 1.5 billion litres of premium motor spirit (PMS) per month, equivalent to 50 million litres per day, for December and January, with plans to increase the volume to 1.7 billion litres per month (57 million litres per day) from February 2026 onward. The commitment was outlined in a letter dated 30 November 2025 addressed to the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
In the correspondence, the refinery’s Chief Executive Officer, David Bird, expressed readiness to host NMDPRA officials at the plant from 1 December to verify and publish daily supply volumes. “We are writing to confirm our commitment to supply Nigerian domestic PMS requirements,” the letter stated. “Dangote refinery is ready and able to supply 1.5 billion litres of PMS per month (50 million litres/day) in December and January followed by 1.7 billion litres per month (57 million litres/day) from February 2026 onward.”
The refinery also requested the authority’s support for unhindered import of crude, feedstocks and blending components, as well as assistance in lifting products by vessel. “We seek the full support of NMDPRA to allow Dangote refinery to import our crude, feedstocks and blending components unhindered as well as support the lifting of our products by vessel,” the letter added.
The CEO highlighted ongoing delays in vessel clearance that have created operational inefficiencies and added costs for customers. “We continue to experience delays in vessel clearance which impacts not only the refinery operations but also our customers, adding unnecessary costs and inefficiencies,” Bird wrote.
The refinery pledged full transparency by publishing daily production and stock volumes in both online and print media. “In the spirit of full transparency to the public we are willing to publish our daily production and stock volumes (online and print media).”
The letter concluded with an appeal to the NMDPRA to support the “Nigeria First” policy for the benefit of all Nigerians. “Please allow the ‘Nigeria First’ policy to work to the benefits of all Nigerians,” the CEO urged.
The NMDPRA has yet to comment on the request for onsite verification and the broader support sought by Dangote Refinery. The commitment, if realised, could significantly boost Nigeria’s domestic fuel supply and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products.
