The refinery has played a pivotal role in stabilising fuel supplies in Nigeria.
S&P projected that Nigeria’s current account surplus would improve to 5.8 per cent of GDP in 2026 from 4.8 per cent in 2025.
The conflict in the Middle East has led to the shutdown of some refineries and a cut in refinery production across the world.
As a domestic producer, Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to shield the Nigerian market from import-related volatility and external supply disruptions.
Mr Dangote highlighted Africa’s wealth in both human and natural resources.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has consistently implemented cost-reduction strategies aimed at delivering tangible savings to Nigerians.
This shipment to the U.S. follows three cargoes of jet fuel, totalling around 130 million litres, exported from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia by the Dangote Refinery.
Dangote also condemned any exploitation of the new pricing structure.
Since it began diesel production in January 2024, the Dangote refinery has reduced diesel prices more than three times, from N1,700 per litre to the current rate.
The group pointed out the long-standing issues with government-owned refineries, which have been inactive for over two decades.
