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Dangote Refinery denies claims of fuel export, re-importation scheme
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has dismissed allegations that its petroleum products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and subsequently re-imported into Nigeria, describing the claims as false, misleading and lacking any commercial or operational basis. The post Dangote Refinery denies claims of fuel export, re-importation scheme appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 24, 2026
No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery
Dangote Refinery has dismissed claims that it exports refined petroleum products to neighbouring countries only for the same products to be re-imported into Nigeria. The refinery made the clarification in a statement posted on its official social media account on Wednesday. The response follows reports alleging that the 20 billion refinery gives priority to export markets [] No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery
Vanguard News
· Jun 24, 2026
Dangote Refinery refutes claims on petrol export, re-importation
The company said in a statement that, as a matter of policy, it does not engage with baseless allegations, but it considered it necessary to address this deliberate misinformation. The post Dangote Refinery refutes claims on petrol export, re-importation appeared first on Vanguard News.
Arise News
· Jun 23, 2026
Dangote Refinery Dismisses Fuel Re-Import Claims, Calls Allegations ‘A Web Of Falsehoods’
Dangote Refinery rejects fuel re-import allegations, insisting claims lack commercial logic and contradict its business objectives.
Legit.ng
· Jul 8, 2026
The truth behind claims Dangote petrol sells cheaper outside Nigeria
Claims of cheaper Dangote petrol abroad spark debate, yet evidence shows no proof of lower prices outside Nigeria. The refinery denies re-exporting fuel.
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jul 8, 2026
China Lifts July Fuel Export Limits
China has removed restrictions on refined fuel exports for the remainder of July, allowing private refiner Zhejiang Petrochemical Co. to resume overseas shipments following a four-month halt, according to Reuters. Zhejiang Petrochemical, which is owned by Rongsheng Petrochemical, has received approval to export refined fuel during July. The company had suspended exports for over three [] The post China Lifts July Fuel Export Limits first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 22, 2026
US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal
The license authorizes the production, delivery, and sale of crude oil, petrochemicals, and petroleum products of Iranian origin through August 21.
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Related coverage for "Dangote Refinery denies claims of fuel export, re-importation scheme": Daily Post Nigeria — No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery. Vanguard News — Dangote Refinery refutes claims on petrol export, re-importation. Arise News — Dangote Refinery Dismisses Fuel Re-Import Claims, Calls Allegations ‘A Web Of Falsehoods’. Legit.ng — The truth behind claims Dangote petrol sells cheaper outside Nigeria. Egypt Oil & Gas — China Lifts July Fuel Export Limits. The Jerusalem Post — US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal