Friday, September 5, 2025
Nigeria's 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery, Africa's largest oil refinery, may have to keep its petrol production unit offline for the next two to three months.
This development is expected to tighten fuel supply in the domestic and regional markets, as the facility is a key player in efforts to reduce Nigeria's reliance on imported petroleum products.
The refinery, located in Lagos, has been seen as a game changer for the country's energy sector. However, technical and operational adjustments are delaying full-scale petrol output. While the diesel and aviation fuel units remain active, the delay in petrol production could have short-term implications for market stability.
Analysts note that the downtime might place additional pressure on fuel prices and supply chains across West Africa, a region that has been anticipating relief from high import costs through the refinery's operations.
The management of Dangote Refinery has not released an official statement regarding the latest timeline for the petrol unit's restart.
Olagunju B.F
Source: Africannews.com
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