Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery cuts petrol price by 6 percent
The decision follows favorable shifts in the global energy market and a notable drop in international crude oil prices.
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The decision follows favorable shifts in the global energy market and a notable drop in international crude oil prices.
While Forbes values Dangote’s wealth at $10.6 billion, Bloomberg’s estimate at $27.2 billion includes his stake in the Dangote Oil Refinery.
The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, is awaiting approval from the COMESA Competition Commission.
His 86 percent stake in Dangote Cement has taken a hit, with shares dropping from $0.31 at the start of the year to $0.25.
The plunge in Dangote's wealth is largely attributed to a major sell-off in Dangote Cement shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
Dangote Refinery is boosting storage capacity by 41.67%, adding 6.3 million barrels to ensure a stable imported crude oil supply.
The partnership is set to address the surging demand for CNG, driven by Dangote’s vast fleet and an expanding base of Auto CNG users nationwide.
This feat places him 68th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, securing his position among the world’s top 100 richest individuals.
Dangote Oil Refinery exports petrol to Cameroon, Angola, Ghana, and South Africa, a key milestone in reshaping Africa’s fuel market.
The Series 7 paper, with a 270-day tenor, offers a 24.5524 percent discount rate and a 30 percent implied yield.
This marks the latest phase in Dangote Industries' ongoing expansion as it looks to capitalize on Angola’s growing economy.
The move aims to bolster the company’s financial strength and improve operational efficiency.
British oil giant BP, Swiss-based Vitol, and Singapore’s Trafigura lead sales from the Dangote Oil Refinery as Africa’s largest oil plant reshapes market.
The move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s push to make gas central to Nigeria’s low-carbon economy.
Dangote Cement supports regional construction, exports 22 shipments of clinker to Ghana and Cameroon in first nine months of 2024.
Pan-African operations drive growth; profit margins remain steady despite rising costs.