Dangote Refinery Turns Nigeria into Net Petrol Exporter for First Time

Dangote Refinery Boosts Nigeria as Net Petrol Exporter for First Time

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has hailed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s recent performance as a major boost to Nigeria’s energy sector and a clear validation of ongoing reforms in the downstream petroleum industry.In a significant milestone, Nigeria in March 2026 exported more refined petrol than it imported, marking the first time the country Africa’s largest crude oil producer has become a net exp…

Dangote Refinery Turns Nigeria into Net Petrol Exporter for First Time

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dangote-refinery-turns-nigeria-into-net-petrol-exporter-for-first-time/Nigeria crossed a milestone in its energy history in March 2026 when the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals exported more refined petrol than the country imported, making Africa’s largest crude producer a net exporter of refined fuel for the first time. The Lekki-based fa…