Dangote Refinery Exceeds Capacity Amid Falling Petrol Imports

In August 2026, Dangote Refinery operated above capacity, producing 41.94 million litres of petrol daily, supplying 35.87 million litres to the domestic market and exporting 9.73 million litres. Domestic petrol supply rose by 39% to 35.9 million litres per day, while imports fell by 26% to 14.6 million litres.

Total petrol receipts increased by 11% to 50.5 million litres daily. Diesel production was reported at 18.01 million litres, with imports dropping 84% to 1.3 million litres.

Aviation fuel production reached 24.48 million litres daily, with a 63% increase in receipts to 3.1 million litres. The NNPC Limited refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna were not producing during this period.

Among modular refineries, Edo operated at 90.43% utilization. Domestic gas supply rose by 4% to 4.930 billion cubic feet per day, while various pipeline projects showed significant progress, including the OB3 gas pipeline at 96% completion.