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Dangote refinery drives oil refining growth to record 43.94% in Q2
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Emmanuel Azubuike , as published by Nairametrics
· August 31, 2026
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Key points 94% year-on-year increase in the second quarter of 2026. Oil refining sector growth has reached a record high, with a 43.
Oil refining sector growth has reached a record high, with a 43.94% year-on-year increase in the second quarter of 2026. This expansion is attributed to rising output from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which has boosted domestic refining activity.
The Dangote refinery's growing production has significantly contributed to the sector's strongest quarterly growth. Further details on this development can be found through the source.
More information on the impact of the Dangote refinery on the oil refining sector is available, providing insight into the current state of domestic refining activity.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Nairametrics Reading time: 1 min
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