Dangote Petroleum Refinery has denied allegations made by S&P Global that Nigerian marketers are re-importing its fuel through Togo, labeling the claims as "unfounded and misleading." The company aims to clarify the situation surrounding the distribution of its fuel products.

Nigeria spent N952.15bn on fuel imports in the second quarter of 2026, according to Punch, despite the country's growing domestic refining capacity. The spending comes amid an ongoing feud between Dangote Refinery and fuel importers. The figure highlights continued reliance on imported petroleum products even as local refining operations expand, raising questions about the impact of the dispute between Africa's largest refinery and import marketers on the nation's fuel supply and costs.

Nigerian marketers have confirmed that they have received new fuel import licences from the Federal Government for the third quarter of 2026. This development is expected to ensure a stable supply of petroleum products across the nation.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected claims that its petroleum products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and then re-imported into Nigeria, labeling these allegations as false and not aligned with commercial realities, according to Premium Times Business.

Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery, one of the world's largest, is operating at full capacity and supplying refined fuels to Europe, according to Moneyweb. Middle East oil-product supplies have dropped sharply since the start of the war, cutting off key diesel and jet fuel shipments to European markets. The Dangote refinery has stepped in to help fill the resulting supply gap, positioning Nigeria as an important alternative source of refined petroleum products for Europe during the disruption.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has granted new fuel import permits to seven major oil marketers amid rising concerns about domestic fuel supply levels. This approval is part of a fresh round of permits for the third quarter of 2026, aimed at ensuring adequate fuel availability in the country, according to Vanguard Business.