US crude overtakes Nigerian barrels in Dangote's import mix

In July, the Dangote refinery’s crude imports surged to a record 590 kbd—driven largely by U.S. barrels overtaking Nigerian supply for the first time—amid ongoing domestic sourcing challenges. The refinery is currently operating at 420–450 kbd with plans to ramp up throughput and gasoline output, though full capacity utilization remains unlikely before Q4 2026 due to persistent mechanical and operational constraints.