Dangote Petrol Makes Historic Entry into U.S. Market



For the first time ever, Nigerian petrol refined at Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion mega refinery has landed in the United States, marking a new milestone for Africa’s largest oil refinery.

According to Reuters, citing industry sources and ship-tracking data, U.S. energy giant Sunoco and global trading powerhouse Vitol coordinated the shipment. 

The Gemini Pearl, a Panama-flagged product tanker, docked at the Port of New York on Sunday carrying 320,000 barrels of gasoline. Sunoco reportedly bought the bulk of the cargo, while Vitol retained the remainder.

Another shipment of Dangote petrol, sold by Glencore to Shell, is scheduled to arrive in New York on September 19.

Industry experts say these back-to-back deliveries prove the refinery’s ability to meet America’s tough fuel quality standards—an accomplishment that signals the growing global reach of Nigeria’s energy sector.

This milestone further positions the Lagos-based facility as a game-changer in the international oil market, showcasing Nigeria not just as a crude exporter, but as a player in refined fuel supply to advanced economies.

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