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CommoditiesMedium•16 February 2026•

1 min read

Dangote Refinery Hits Full Capacity, Dominating Nigeria's Fuel Market

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The Dangote Refinery in Nigeria has reached its full operational capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, marking a major milestone for the region's energy sector. In January, the facility processed 40.1 million liters of crude daily, accounting for 57% of the nation's total fuel supply. The refinery now provides 62% of Nigeria’s Premium Motor Spirit (gasoline) requirements, overtaking fuel importers for the first time in history. This achievement aligns with Nigeria's strategic goal to achieve energy self-sufficiency and mitigate the heavy foreign exchange drain caused by petroleum imports. Analysts expect this shift to bolster the Nigerian Naira (NGN) by reducing the demand for foreign currency previously needed for fuel purchases. Furthermore, the ramp-up is set to disrupt global trade flows, particularly impacting European refiners who have historically supplied the Nigerian market.