Search

Nigeria Faces Gasoline Supply Uncertainty as Dangote Refinery Threatens Export Shift

Allen dreyfus Logo
© Allen Dreyfus
  • Dangote Refinery considers exporting gasoline if local prices do not match international levels
  • Nigeria’s hopes of reducing reliance on imported refined products face setbacks amid pricing disputes

Lagos, Nigeria – The uncertainty over gasoline pricing and marketing in Nigeria deepened in recent days, with Dangote Refinery threatening to turn to the export market if local marketers offer prices below international rates. The latest developments cast doubt on Nigeria’s aspirations to curb its dependence on imported refined products.

Recent Business

Ethiopian Airlines commercial flight. Photo by Bornil Amin @ Unsplash
Ethiopian Airlines suspends Middle East flights as US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Read More »
Zanzibar, Tanzania. Photo by Picha HD on Unsplash
Tanzania expands Dar es Salaam port fuel hub with $274mn project
Read More »
Safari in Africa. Photo by Mark Stoop @ Unsplash
Who visited Rwanda and how much did they spend in 2025?
Read More »

Recent Politics

Nigeria young voters protest for reforms. Photo by Ayoola Salako @ Unsplash
Nigeria’s 2027 election raises political risk for investors
Read More »
Edwin Sifuna, Kenya's ODM secretary-general. Photo: Edwin W Sifuna/Facebook
Is Edwin Sifuna Kenya’s new Raila Odinga?
Read More »
A cheerful Kenyan citizen at a public celebration. Photo: @ William Ruto/Facebook
Why is Kenya on full campaign mode one year to 2027 elections?
Read More »

Latest Posts

Latest news insights