Dangote and NUPRC disagree over crude oil supply figures
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have conflicting accounts about crude oil supply in the second quarter of 2026. The NUPRC claims the refinery rejected a significant portion of crude offered, while the refinery disputes this and requests detailed statistics. The commission released a report highlighting the crude supply dynamics among producers and local refiners. Both parties emphasize the importance of transparency and adherence to the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation.
TLDR
- The NUPRC stated that Dangote Petroleum Refinery rejected about 15.5 million barrels of crude oil offered by producers in the second quarter of 2026.
- According to the NUPRC's Q2 2026 report, producers offered 68.1 million barrels to Dangote, but only 52.6 million barrels were accepted.
- The refinery required 63 million barrels during the quarter, but producers offered a higher volume.
- Dangote spokesperson Anthony Chiejina challenged the NUPRC to provide statistics to support its claim.
- The NUPRC reported that a total of 53.7 million barrels of crude oil and condensate were supplied to local refiners between April and June, representing a 97.4 per cent performance rate.
