Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected recent media claims that it is importing high-sulphur finished petrol into Nigeria, calling the reports false and misleading.

In a statement on Friday, the company clarified that, as a world-scale refinery, it processes a variety of crude oils and intermediate feedstocks, a standard global practice designed to optimise both production and product quality.

“The cargo in question is an intermediate feedstock, not finished petrol,” the company said.

“It will be fully refined in our processing units to meet both Nigerian and international quality standards.”

Operating within a Free Trade Zone, Dangote Petroleum Refinery stated that it produces and sells only high-quality fuels that meet all regulatory standards.

The company added that its exports to the United States and Europe—two of the world’s most strictly regulated markets—highlight its commitment to international quality and safety benchmarks.

Dangote Refinery also emphasized that all imported feedstocks come with quality certificates, which are transparently submitted to regulatory authorities.

“We are also willing to make these documents available to the public in the interest of full transparency and accountability,” the statement added.

The company reiterated its commitment to promoting Nigeria’s energy independence, upholding global best practices, and supplying cleaner, high-quality fuels to both domestic and international markets.