Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced it will begin enforcing a strict 45,000-litre maximum truck loading capacity for the transportation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) effective November 1, 2025.
The directive, issued to customers and endorsed by the Group Commercial Operations of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, aligns with a compliance mandate from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
According to the refinery’s advisory stated: “In line with the directive from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), please be informed that the maximum truck loading capacity at the refinery for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) & Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) is now set at 45,000 litres. Kindly ensure all trucks are calibrated to 45,000 litres and have a valid chart to reflect the same.
This directive takes effect from 1st November 2025, and all loading operations will be adjusted accordingly to comply with this regulatory requirement.”
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With the new rule, only trucks physically calibrated and certified for 45,000 litres will be granted loading access, signaling the refinery’s zero-tolerance stance toward non-compliant transporters.
Industry analysts say the measure is expected to reshape distribution planning for both major and independent marketers, while enhancing traceability, metering accuracy, and operational safety across Nigeria’s downstream supply chain.
Past efforts to enforce similar restrictions under the now-defunct Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) were largely ignored. However, this renewed clampdown—backed by digital truck instrumentation and real-time loading data—is seen as part of NMDPRA’s aggressive compliance reform.
Already, several marketers have begun recalibrating their truck fleets to ensure compliance and minimize disruption during the upcoming year-end demand cycle. While initial loading delays are anticipated, stakeholders project long-term gains in accountability, safety, and route optimization once the system stabilizes.
