Dangote Refinery denies shutdown, maintains 50m litres daily PMS output

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports suggesting it is shutting down for maintenance, describing such claims as “false and misleading.”

The refinery confirmed that production remains stable, uninterrupted, and sufficient to meet market demand.

In a statement on Monday, the refinery said it produced 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on January 4, evacuating 48 million litres via its gantry.

It stressed that current stock levels are enough to cover over 20 days of national consumption.

The refinery clarified that routine maintenance on units like the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) does not affect overall production due to the integrated design of its facilities.

Key units, including the Naphtha Hydrotreater, CCR Reformer, and Hydrocracker, continue to operate fully, producing PMS, Diesel, and Jet A-1 fuel.

Dangote Refinery reaffirmed its ex-gantry PMS price of N699 per litre for marketers and bulk buyers.

It urged filling stations and institutional users to patronise locally refined fuel, noting that doing so helps stabilise prices, conserve foreign exchange, and support Nigeria’s economic recovery.

The refinery also criticised fuel importers for spreading false reports, warning that without domestic refining, petrol prices could rise to N1,400 per litre in a post-subsidy environment.

It concluded by reiterating its commitment to steady supply, energy security, and national economic growth.