Africa’s largest refinery cut gasoline exports to just 10,000 bpd in June 2026, forcing West Africa back to European suppliers and reshaping Atlantic Basin fuel flows.
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Key Facts
—Output collapse. Gasoline exports from the 650,000 bpd Dangote Refinery fell from 81,000 bpd in April to roughly 10,000 bpd by June 2026.
—Technical faults. A crude slate mismatch, a faulty valve, and a catalyst leak forced repeated shutdowns of the main gasoline-producing unit.
—Domestic strain. The refinery supplied about 90% of Nigeria’s petrol in May 2026, so the slowdown triggered immediate supply warnings and price pressure.
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