The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reported that Nigeria petrol consumption averaged 56.74 million litres per day in October 2025. This figure reflects nationwide demand across fuel distribution channels.
Domestic Production and Imports
According to the NMDPRA’s fact sheet released on Friday, local refineries produced 17.08 million litres daily, while imports accounted for 27.6 million litres. Overall, Nigeria consumed 661.5 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from October 2024 to October 2025.
Daily market supply in October stood at 44.7 million litres, with peak consumption recorded in October, followed by November 2024 (56 million litres) and April 2025 (55.2 million litres).
Refinery Performance
The Dangote Refinery produced 18.03 million litres daily, below its planned 35 million litres capacity. Meanwhile, the three refineries operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) were not producing PMS due to closures.
- Port Harcourt Refinery resumed operations in late 2024 but shut down in May 2025 for maintenance.
- Warri Refinery restarted in December 2024 but stopped on January 25, 2025, for safety reasons.
- Kaduna Refinery remains under rehabilitation.
Other Fuel Consumption
In addition to petrol, Nigerians consumed 17.13 million litres of diesel daily in October. Aviation fuel use reached 2.61 million litres per day, and liquefied gas consumption averaged 6,095 MT/day.
Strategic Implications
The NMDPRA emphasized that the data underscores Nigeria’s strategic transformation in the energy sector, including reduced imports, stronger domestic production, job creation, and economic stability.
The country achieved an overall refining capacity utilization rate of 61.58%, showing improved operational efficiency despite challenges with crude supply.
The agency noted that the Dangote Refinery contributes significantly to Nigeria petrol consumption, even though it currently operates below full capacity.
Fuel Security and Future Plans
NMDPRA highlighted ongoing fuel security strategies, including:
- Improved distribution networks
- Expanded storage facilities
- Growth of modular refineries across Nigeria
These efforts aim to enhance national fuel sufficiency and strengthen domestic energy production.
