BREAKING: Petrol Price Surge As NNPC Increases Crude Supply To Dangote Refinery
Crude oil deliveries from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s trading arm rose significantly in April 2026, with over 1.03 million metric tonnes supplied to the Dangote Oil and Gas Company Limited within the month.
According to tanker movement data, the shipments, which were equivalent to about 6.8 million barrels, were delivered through eight cargoes handled by NNPC Trading. These deliveries reinforce the NNPC’s role as a key supplier to the 650,000-barrels-per-day Dangote refinery, PUNCH reported.
Eight cargoes delivered across major crude streams
The report showed that the crude supplies were sourced from several Nigerian streams, including Anyala, Bonga, Odudu, Forcados, Qua Iboe and Utapate.
The cargoes were routed through the refinery’s Single Point Mooring systems, identified as SPM-C1 and SPM-C2. Out of the eight shipments, five had been fully discharged as of the review period, while three others were still awaiting berthing or completion, indicating a steady inflow of crude into the facility.
The increase in deliveries comes despite earlier concerns raised by the refinery over insufficient supply, with an estimated requirement of about 19 cargoes monthly.
It also follows reports that Nigeria imported 55.39 million barrels of petroleum products in January and February 2026. Industry observers described the April deliveries as a strong indication of sustained supply support from NNPC Trading.
