The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has debunked claims of a shutdown, assuring Nigerians and market stakeholders that its operations remain fully active and stable.
In a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery categorically denied reports alleging suspension of truck loading or production activities.
“The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is fully operational. There has been no shutdown, nor has there been any suspension of truck loading activities,” the statement read.
The company explained that the intermittent sale of Residual Catalytic Oil (RCO) is part of routine business practice, usually involving bulk parcel sales — a reason behind its recent fuel oil tender.
According to management, the refinery continues to supply over 40 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, along with steady volumes of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO/diesel), despite speculations to the contrary.
“As the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery, we employ advanced predictive and preventive maintenance protocols to ensure uninterrupted operations. Routine maintenance does not affect overall fuel supply,” Chiejina added.
Addressing rumours of possible shortages and price hikes, the refinery challenged those behind the speculation to place orders for daily deliveries of up to 40 million litres of PMS and 15 million litres of AGO for the next 90 days.
The company reiterated that the gantry price of PMS remains at N850 per litre, while warning against what it described as deliberate attempts by “unscrupulous and unpatriotic individuals” to destabilise the market and promote the importation of substandard fuels under the guise of local supply gaps.
Dangote Refinery reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, energy security, and Nigeria’s economic stability.
