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Crude-for-naira: Dangote refinery gets only five of 15 cargoes, CEO laments

The Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Refinery, David Bird, has called for greater transparency in Nigeria’s crude oil allocation system, warning that supply shortfalls are forcing the refinery to buy Nigerian crude at higher international premiums. Speaking in an interview with Arise News on Wednesday, Bird said the refinery is currently operating at its […]

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Dangote Refinery suffers 79 million barrels crude supply shortage — Report

The ambitious deal between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is facing challenges, as the refinery experienced a crude oil supply shortfall of approximately 79.53 million barrels between October 2025 and mid-March 2026, according to findings by The PUNCH. Data obtained from an impeccable senior management source within the refinery indicated […]

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Dangote Refinery exports 456,000 tonnes of fuel to Africa

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has ramped up its regional footprint with the export of 12 cargoes of refined petroleum products totalling 456,000 tonnes to five African countries. This occurs amid a growing fuel supply crisis triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The cargoes, sold through international traders on a Free on Board basis, […]

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Dangote ships 456,000 tonnes of refined products to global markets

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported 456,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products across 12 cargoes lifted by international traders. Industry sources said the shipments, consisting of Premium Motor Spirit, were delivered to several African countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tanzania, Ghana, and Togo, according to Nairameteics. This comes after the refinery attained its full nameplate […]

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Dangote Refinery raises petrol price to ₦1,245/itre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol. The refinery cited escalating global geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil costs as the driving factors. In a notice sent to petroleum marketers late Friday, the refinery revealed that its ex-depot (gantry) price would rise from […]

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S’Africa, others turn to Dangote Refinery amid Iran war

Several African countries, including South Africa, have approached the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to secure fuel supplies following disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Bloomberg reports on Friday. Findings showed that the 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery owned by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has received multiple inquiries from governments seeking alternative fuel sources. South Africa is reportedly […]

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African nations turn to Dangote as global energy crisis deepens

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is experiencing a surge in inquiries from African countries seeking fuel supplies as disruptions from the Iran war tighten global markets. This was disclosed in a Bloomberg report published on Friday. According to the report, several governments are scrambling to secure alternative sources of refined petroleum products amid the supply […]

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Dangote refinery drives $3.74bn crude import shift

Nigeria imported $3.74 billion worth of crude oil in 2025 for processing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, highlighting a shift in the country’s oil trade pattern as domestic refining capacity grows. This was revealed in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2025 Balance of Payments report, which noted that “crude oil imports of $3.74 billion by […]

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We cut fuel price to ease Nigerians’ burden — Dangote Refinery

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a latest price reduction aimed at easing the sufferings of Nigerians. The refinery made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday. It stated: “This decision underscores our commitment to maintaining a pricing structure that remains sensitive to global market trends and reflective of our principles of […]

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Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price by ₦100 to ₦1,075

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot prices for Premium Motor Spirit and Automotive Gas Oil. This marks the first downward adjustment after several sharp increases recorded in recent days. According to the refinery’s latest pricing template released on March 10, 2026 as seen on petroleumprice.ng, the gantry price of petrol has been cut by […]

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Dangote Refinery prepared to compete amid regulatory fairness – CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, David Bird, has said the refinery is prepared to compete in Nigeria’s petroleum market under an import-parity pricing framework, provided regulators guarantee a level playing field. Bird made the statement during a media briefing in Lagos on Monday. He stressed that consistent and equitable […]