LAGOS, Mar 23 – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has shipped 456,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products to five African countries, as rising global supply disruptions push demand toward regional sources.
The cargoes, comprising 12 shipments, were delivered to Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tanzania, Ghana and Togo through international traders under Free on Board arrangements. The exports come shortly after the refinery reached its full production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day in February 2026.
The total volume, equivalent to about 608 million litres, reflects a sharp increase in outbound supply from the facility at a time when several African countries are facing fuel shortages and rising import costs linked to global market tensions.
Recent data shows that demand for refined products within Africa has picked up, driven by constraints in traditional supply routes and limited refining capacity across the continent. Countries that once depended heavily on imports from Europe and the Middle East are now sourcing closer to home.
Non-oil producing sectors are also feeling the effects of tighter fuel supply, with logistics and transport costs rising across several markets. This has contributed to a broader shift in trade patterns, with intra-African energy flows gaining momentum.
The Dangote refinery’s production of Euro V standard petrol and diesel has further supported demand, particularly in markets seeking to phase out lower-quality fuel imports.
Officials say the facility is positioned to meet both domestic and regional needs, even as export volumes rise. At the same time, more countries including South Africa, Ghana and Kenya have made enquiries about securing supply from the refinery.
The expansion of exports is expected to improve fuel availability across parts of West, Central and East Africa, while also strengthening Nigeria’s position in the regional energy market.
