Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector finished 2025 in a stronger position, marked by higher domestic fuel supply, lower reliance on imports, and improved refinery utilisation, according to the latest fact sheet from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Petrol (PMS) supply increased from 71.5 million litres per day in November to 74.2 million litres per day in December, while average consumption stood at 63.7 million litres per day.
According to Business Insider Africa, Diesel (AGO) supply averaged 17.9 million litres per day in December, down slightly from 20.4 million litres per day in November, with consumption recorded at 16.4 million litres per day.
Cooking gas (LPG) supply averaged 5,201 metric tonnes per day, exceeding daily consumption of 4,380 metric tonnes. Retail LPG prices ranged between ₦1,120 and ₦1,600 per kilogramme, equivalent to $0.77–$1.10 per kilogramme.
National fuel stock levels improved sharply during the period. Petrol sufficiency rose from 16.65 days in November to 29.2 days in December.
Diesel reserves averaged 25 days, aviation fuel 20 days, and LPG eight days. The NMDPRA stated: “Days sufficiency stock was boosted by 77% between November and December 2025 due to improved supply performance by DPRP, NNPC, and OMCs.”
The Dangote Refinery played a central role in the improved supply picture, recording an average capacity utilisation rate of 62.94%.
The refinery supplied about 32 million litres of petrol per day, compared with a planned output of 50 million litres per day, and contributed 5.78 million litres of diesel daily to national supply.
Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna remained shut during the period, although the Port Harcourt refinery evacuated residual diesel produced before May 2025.
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Among modular refineries, Edo Refinery posted the highest utilisation rate at 85.43%, followed by Waltersmith at 63.24% and Aradel at 53.89%. OPAC and Duport refineries remained idle.
The gas sector also showed resilience. Domestic natural gas supply averaged 4.787 billion standard cubic feet per day, with 2.912 Bscf per day supplied to the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) plant and 1.875 Bscf per day delivered to the domestic market.
Gas-to-power utilisation stood at 0.586 Bscf per day, while gas-based industries consumed 0.430 Bscf per day. Exports included 113,236 cubic metres per day of liquefied natural gas and 0.124 Bscf per day transported through the West African Gas Pipeline.
Fuel prices remained elevated but varied across locations. Indicative petrol pump prices in December averaged between ₦832.31 and ₦900.49 per litre, equivalent to $0.57–$0.62 per litre.
Actual pump prices were reported at ₦861 per litre in Lagos ($0.59), ₦893 per litre in Abuja ($0.61), and ₦952.50 per litre in Kano ($0.66), as seen on Business Insider Africa.
The NMDPRA said the figures highlight Nigeria’s broader energy transition, noting: “This verified data underscores Nigeria’s strategic transformation in the energy sector, emphasising reduced imports, strengthened domestic production, job creation, safety improvements, and economic stability.”
With the Dangote Refinery continuing to ramp up operations and Waltersmith’s Train 2 expected to introduce hydrocarbons in January 2026, Nigeria is increasingly positioning itself toward greater energy independence.
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