Reporting by **Channels Television** indicates that the Dangote Refinery exported 1.66 billion litres of refined fuel in April 2026. This surge is largely attributed to supply disruptions in the Middle East and a growing jet fuel crisis in Europe, which has positioned Nigeria as a critical player in the global energy market. The exports include a mix of petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel.
This development was also highlighted by **The Guardian** and **Daily Post**, which noted that the refinery’s output is helping to stabilize the naira by generating significant foreign exchange. The refinery is currently receiving approximately 39.2 million barrels of crude monthly to sustain this high level of production.
**The Guardian** reported that “Europe’s jet fuel crisis lifts Dangote Refinery’s exports by 75%,” while **Daily Post** confirmed that “Only Dangote Refinery, Ardova, and Navgas currently have consistent depot stocks” as other suppliers face shortages.
**Echotitbits take:** Nigeria is finally transitioning from a net importer to a major exporter of refined products. The geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are providing a “market window” that the Dangote group is aggressively exploiting. Expect the refinery to seek even more domestic crude allocations to meet this burgeoning international demand.
Source: The Guardian – https://guardian.ng/business-services/europes-jet-fuel-crisis-lifts-dangote-refinerys-exports-by-75/, May 13, 2026
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