Dangote Refinery Exports 1.66bn Litres Amid Tensions

In April 2026, Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported 1.66 billion litres of refined petroleum products, including 513 million litres of petrol, 534 million litres of diesel, and 615 million litres of aviation fuel. This surge in exports occurred amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global fuel supply routes.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reported that the refinery operated at 100% capacity utilization, processing 18.37 million barrels of crude oil. The daily average production included 53.6 million litres of petrol, 23.6 million litres of diesel, and 20.5 million litres of aviation fuel.

This performance marks Nigeria's transition to a net petrol exporter for the first time in a decade, driven by increased output from Dangote Refinery. The geopolitical uncertainties have heightened demand for alternative fuel sources, particularly in Europe and parts of Asia, as traditional supply chains face disruptions.