The Digest:
Nigeria’s independent oil marketers confirm they are now sourcing petrol exclusively from the Dangote Refinery, signaling a potential end to fuel imports. In a market long shaped by scarcity, this shift reflects a quiet but powerful storm of local capacity.
Key Points:
- IPMAN’s spokesman stated marketers are no longer importing petrol and face no shortages.
- Supplies are now sourced directly from Dangote Refinery, improving distribution and price stability.
- Some importation continues for stock security, but not due to inadequate local refining.
- Dangote Refinery produces over 50 million litres of petrol daily for the domestic market.
- The refinery has pledged to supply 1.5 billion litres monthly starting December 2025.
- Marketers report lower prices and improved accessibility during high-demand periods.
- Earlier reports of a supply breakdown between Dangote and major marketers were refuted as inaccurate.
Sources: Nairametrics
