Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to filling stations across Nigeria, according to market findings on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The increased supply was observed at the refinery’s partner outlets, including MRS stations, where deliveries reportedly rose significantly between Friday and Saturday morning. The development led to an unusual buildup of fuel tankers at MRS stations in Lagos, contributing to traffic congestion along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
As a result, petrol prices at MRS outlets dropped to about N1,282 per litre, while other filling stations continue to sell between N1,295 and N1,380 per litre.
Last Saturday, the refinery announced a reduction in its ex-depot petrol price to N1,250 per litre from N1,275 per litre. The price of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) was also reduced to N1,700 per litre from N1,800 per litre.
In a recent statement, the refinery disclosed that it has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day following a performance test conducted by process licensors. The figure surpasses its original installed capacity of 650,000 barrels per day.
The company described the development as a major milestone in its operational expansion, noting that it reflects improved efficiency and the ability to process additional feedstock across its production units.
Vice President, Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, stated that the capacity increase forms part of a broader plan to more than double output to 1.4 million barrels per day within the next 30 months.
He said the expansion is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s energy self-sufficiency, reducing dependence on imported refined products, and positioning the refinery as a major export hub for Africa and beyond.
Owned by industrialist Aliko Dangote, the refinery began fuel production in 2024 and has steadily expanded output of petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, and other refined products.
It currently supplies both domestic and international markets, with exports reaching several African countries and destinations in Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands.
The refinery has also supplied fuel products to markets in the United States and jet fuel to Saudi Arabia.
Industry reports indicate that the facility became the world’s largest exporter of jet fuel in April, according to S&P Global Commodities.
Officials of the refinery say rising production has improved fuel availability in Nigeria, helped ease pressure on foreign exchange demand, and strengthened the country’s downstream petroleum sector.
The refinery further noted growing interest from global crude suppliers and trading firms as it continues to source feedstock from both local and international producers to support increasing output.
Looking ahead, Aliko Dangote has outlined plans to expand the facility into the world’s largest refinery by 2028, targeting a capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day.
The expansion is expected to create jobs, boost industrial activity, and improve trade balances, while also strengthening supply chains for LPG, polypropylene, and Linear Alkylbenzene used in manufacturing and consumer goods production.
Dangote Refinery Boosts Petrol Supply, Cuts Pump Prices as Output Expansion Accelerates
