Industrial oil refinery with complex piping and processing units at Dangote Refinery, Nigeria.
African governments are turning to Aliko Dangote’s massive refinery in Nigeria as global fuel disruptions linked to the Iran conflict tighten supplies across the continent. The 650,000-barrel-per-day facility has received inquiries from countries including South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya, highlighting growing anxiety over energy security. Much of Africa relies heavily on refined fuel imports from the Middle East, leaving markets vulnerable when geopolitical tensions disrupt trade flows. While Nigeria keeps most of the refinery’s output for domestic use, the remaining export capacity is attracting urgent interest as nations seek alternative suppliers. The surge in demand underscores Africa’s limited refining capacity and strategic reserves, a gap that could shape energy policy and investment decisions across the region in the coming years.
Bloomberg