Oil & Energy
Dangote Refinery Boosts PMS Supply To 40.1m p/d – NMDPRA
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has delivered an average of 40.1 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) Per day, serving as a major boost to Nigeria’s domestic fuel supply in January, 2026
A data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) said the figures reflect an increase of about 8 million litres per day compared to the 32 million litres recorded in December 2025, signaling a steady ramp-up in local refining capacity.
The growth in output comes as the refinery moves closer to its stated goal of covering a larger share of national fuel demand, while imports continue to complement domestic supply.
According to the report, Nigeria’s domestic supply benchmark for PMS stands at 75 million litres per day, with the Dangote Refinery now contributing over 40 million litres daily.
“Average PMS consumption in January 2026 stood at 60.2 million litres per day.
Imports from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other marketers averaged 24.8 million litres daily.
“Overall, total PMS supply into the domestic market averaged 64.9 million litres per day, it said.
The regulator noted that consumption figures are based on volumes trucked out into the domestic market, serving as the key metric for measuring effective fuel distribution.
The data further underscored the refinery’s growing role in meeting national demand.
By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu