9th of April, 2026.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited doubled its crude oil supply to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in March 2026, delivering 10 cargoes. This increase from the previous average of five monthly cargoes is intended to bolster domestic fuel availability following global supply chain disruptions caused by Middle East conflicts.

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Supply Breakdown

Total Volume: 10 cargoes delivered in March 2026.

Payment Terms: Aliko Dangote confirmed that six cargoes were purchased in naira and four in US dollars.

Capacity Gap: Despite the increase, the current supply remains below the 19 cargoes per month the refinery requires to operate at its full 650,000 barrels-per-day capacity.

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Operational Impacts

Domestic Security: The ramp-up aims to stabilize Nigeria’s domestic fuel security as international shipments face volatility.

Exports: The refinery has simultaneously increased its own exports, shipping approximately 17 cargoes of petroleum products to other African nations in March alone.

Shortfall Sourcing: To cover local supply gaps, the refinery continues to import crude from the United States and other African producers.

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