A data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA has reviewed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported about 1.66 billion litres of refined petroleum products in April 2026.
The report also showed that the refinery exported large volumes of petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel during the month under review.
According to the figures released by the regulator, the exports included: 513 million litres of petrol, 534 million litres of diesel and 615 million litres of aviation fuel
The refinery, located in Lekki, Lagos State, remains Nigeria’s largest operational refinery and currently plays a major role in both local fuel supply and petroleum exports.
The NMDPRA report stated that the refinery maintained a high level of production throughout April and contributed most of the refining output recorded by local refineries during the period.
The report also showed that the facility received more crude oil supply in April compared to March, indicating increased refining activity.
Despite exporting large quantities of petroleum products, the refinery continued supplying fuel to the Nigerian market.
According to the report, average daily petrol production reached about 53.6 million litres during the month.
The development comes at a time when global fuel markets are closely monitoring tensions in the Middle East and concerns over international oil supply routes.
Industry observers believed increased local refining activity could gradually reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel if production levels remain stable.
However, petrol prices across Nigeria have remained high in recent months due to global crude oil prices and foreign exchange pressures.
The NMDPRA report further stated that Nigerians consumed an average of more than 51 million litres of petrol daily in April 2026.
As discussions continue around fuel supply and refining capacity, many Nigerians are optimistic to see how increased local production could affect fuel availability and pricing in the coming months.
