By Boluwatife Oshadiya | August 7, 2026 | 8:45 AMKey PointsDangote Refinery supplied more than 400,000 tonnes of jet fuel to Europe in JulyThe refinery accounted for about 20% of Europe’s total jet fuel imports during the monthNigeria’s flagship refinery has now surpassed the United States as Europe’s largest jet fuel supplier for two consecutive monthsMain StoryDangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has retained its position as Europe’s largest supplier of imported jet fuel for the second consecutive month, exporting more than 400,000 tonnes of aviation fuel to the continent in July, according to commodities intelligence firm Kpler. The 700,000-barrels-per-day refinery accounted for roughly one-fifth of Europe’s total jet fuel imports of 2.06 million tonnes during the month, extending a lead first established in June when it exported a record 466,000 tonnes and overtook the United States as the region’s biggest external supplier. The sustained export performance highlights the refinery’s growing role in international refined petroleum markets and demonstrates its ability to consistently meet Europe’s stringent aviation fuel quality standards. The refinery is also expected to expand exports of diesel, petrol and other refined products into additional international markets. The Bottom Line: Dangote Refinery’s continued dominance of Europe’s jet fuel import market signals Nigeria’s emergence as a significant exporter of high-value refined petroleum products.