{
  "id": 8338403,
  "title": "Refinery profit won’t fall with crude prices – Dangote",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/refinery-profit-wont-fall-with-crude-prices-dangote-8338403",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-19T00:24:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/refinery-profit-wont-fall-with-crude-prices-dangote/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reassured potential investors that a decline in crude oil prices following the conclusion of the ongoing US-Iran conflict will not directly impact the refinery's profitability. Devakumar Edwin, the Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, made this assurance during a media tour and briefing at the refinery.\n\nEdwin explained that the company's profitability is determined by refining margins rather than the absolute price of crude oil. He compared the company's situation to that of a trader importing and selling stationery, emphasizing that the profit margin would remain unaffected by changes in the import price, just as the refinery's product price would adjust based on changes in the crude price.\n\nEdwin addressed concerns over the potential impact of the end of the US-Iran conflict on crude prices and the subsequent profitability of the refinery and shareholders. He noted that the geopolitical crisis could temporarily boost the refinery's profitability, not due to higher crude prices, but because of disruptions to refined petroleum product supply.\n\nDuring the conflict, some refineries, including the Dangote refinery, experienced reduced capacity due to the inability to obtain sufficient crude, while Middle Eastern refineries also struggled to meet their usual production volumes. This resulted in a shortage in the market, leading to higher product prices, which would benefit the refinery's profitability.\n\nEdwin assured prospective investors that Dangote Industries had declared that dividends from the refinery would be paid in foreign exchange, specifically in dollars. He highlighted that the company's president, Aliko Dangote, had made this declaration to address fears about potential share value drops after the IPO.\n\nThe executive further emphasized that the refinery's export earnings would generate the necessary foreign exchange to support dividend payments. As 50% of the refinery's production is already exported, the newly commissioned refinery will aim to export 100% of its output, leading to substantial foreign exchange generation.\n\nDangote Industries chose to offer shares in the fully operational refinery to attract investors, ensuring that no shareholder is exposed to risk. The company had already released its first six-month operational results, which investors could review before committing funds. Edwin encouraged potential investors to conduct their own evaluations before investing.\n\nAdditionally, the expansion of the refinery is expected to be completed within three years, with lower overall costs due to the reuse of existing infrastructure and reduced engineering and design expenses. The company has obtained all necessary licenses and completed basic engineering work.",
  "summary": "Dangote Refinery has assured investors that its profitability is driven by refining margins, not crude oil prices, amid its ongoing initial public offering Read More: https://punchng.com/refinery-profit-wont-fall-with-crude-prices-dangote/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Refinery profit won’t fall with crude prices – Dangote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/refinery-profit-wont-fall-with-crude-prices-dangote",
        "published": "2026-09-19T00:04:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}