Fuelling growth: How Dangote refinery is rewriting Nigeria’s economic story

    Dr Oluyemi Adeosun | Editor’s picks | Jul 17, 2025    
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The Nigerian economy stands at a pivotal moment. After decades of fuel importation, adulterated products, and perennial scarcity, the Dangote Refinery has emerged as a transformative force that promises to reshape the nation's economic landscape fundamentally. The most striking aspect of the Dangote Refinery's impact is its comprehensive approach to addressing Nigeria's downstream petroleum sector challenges. With a capacity to distribute 65 million litres per day, covering Nigeria's entire refined fuel demand for PMS, diesel, and Jet A1, the refinery has effectively eliminated the structural bottlenecks that have plagued the economy for decades. The numbers tell a compelling story. Where Nigeria previously suffered from perennial fuel scarcity, adulterated fuel, and price discrimination under the legacy Petroleum Equalisation Fund (PEF) system, the new structure has delivered immediate results.

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