Dangote Refinery Denies Importing Finished PMS, Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Energy Security
By The People’s Voice Nigeria News
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has issued a firm clarification in response to recent reports attributed to S&P Global, stating that the publications misrepresent its operations and present a misleading picture of Nigeria’s refining landscape.
The company categorically refutes claims, amplified in certain newspaper adverts on Monday, February 9, 2026, suggesting that it imports finished Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country.
According to Dangote Refinery, the misinformation was addressed during an S&P Global forum held in the United Kingdom. Following the clarification, the forum acknowledged the refinery’s pivotal role in reshaping the global refining landscape.
In an official statement, management stressed that the refinery does not import finished PMS and is only pursuing alternative feedstocks to optimise its secondary-unit utilisation. The company also revealed that it has identified the individuals responsible for promoting the misleading narrative and intends to disclose their identities and motives at the appropriate time.
“This propaganda is being promoted by unpatriotic and unscrupulous individuals who cannot afford to see Nigeria stop imports—individuals who helped to milk the NNPC refineries through fraudulent financing transactions for refinery repairs, which ended up being squandered. These individuals will soon have their day in court,” the statement said.
Dangote Refinery explained that, as a merchant refinery operating under global best practices, it imports only feedstocks and blending components, not finished PMS. Materials such as high-sulphur reformates, low-RON condensates, and high-sulphur cracked gasoline undergo further processing before meeting regulated market specifications.
The company emphasised that importing intermediate streams for further processing is a standard practice globally, especially in advanced refining hubs in Europe and Asia. Misrepresenting these intermediates as “fuel” or “gasoline” distorts public understanding and undermines confidence in Nigeria’s domestic refining progress.
For clarity, Dangote Petroleum Refinery reiterated that the only gasoline supplied to the Nigerian market is Euro 5 compliant PMS, with every batch undergoing rigorous quality checks to ensure high standards.
Since commencing operations, the refinery has significantly improved the quality of fuels available in Nigeria, ending the nation’s reliance on low-grade, high-sulphur gasoline historically imported into West Africa.
The company called on S&P Global and other industry stakeholders to adopt higher levels of technical accuracy, balance, and responsibility in reporting, given the influence such publications have on shaping international perceptions.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic transformation through world-class refining operations.
