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Dangote Refinery denies exporting fuel to Lomé, Togo, for re-importation into Nigeria. The company says the claims lack evidence and commercial basisThe refinery says the trade route is economically unrealistic. It estimates logistics costs could reach $82–$90 per metric tonneDangote says contracts and tracking systems prevent product diversion. It maintains its focus is on boosting local fuel supply
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has dismissed report that petroleum products from the refinery facility are exported to Lom, Togo, and subsequently re-imported to Nigeria as false, unfounded, and commercially indefensible.
In a statement signed by the management on “PMS: Response to Unsubstantiated Claims and Tissue of Lies” dated June 23, 2026, the refinery clarified that while it did not usually respond to such baseless allegations, it was forced
