Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum sectors faced a notable downturn in June 2025, with nationwide fuel consumption plunging by 16.4% compared to the previous month, according to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The agency reported a total evacuation of 1.44 billion liters during the month, marking a reduction of over 290 million liters from May’s 1.77 billion liters. George Ene-Ita, NMDPRA’s Director of Public Affairs, clarified that daily consumption averaged 48 million liters, correcting earlier estimates of 38.94 million liters.
The decline reflected uneven trends across fuel categories. Diesel, known locally as Automobile Gas Oil (AGO), saw a marginal 1.73% rise in supply to 432.18 million liters. However, distribution volumes for diesel fell sharply by 23%, dropping to 424.06 million liters in June from 552.35 million liters the prior month. Household kerosene (HHK) experienced a 13% slump in both supply and distribution, shrinking to 7.79 million liters—the lowest figure in recent months. The steepest downturn occurred in automotive gasoline, with supply plummeting by nearly half (48%) to 37.66 million liters, while distribution slid by 16.5%.
Regional disparities emerged in fuel allocations. Lagos State received the highest share at 205.66 million liters, followed by Ogun (88.69 million), the Federal Capital Territory (77.51 million), and Oyo (72.81 million). These figures align with Nigeria’s concentration of economic activity in urban centers, though the overall contraction signals sustained challenges in fuel distribution networks and consumer demand patterns.
The NMDPRA attributed the downturn to unresolved sectoral pressures, though specific causes were not detailed. Ene-Ita emphasized the agency’s commitment to collaborating with industry stakeholders to stabilize supply chains and ensure consistent nationwide access to petroleum products. “Our focus remains on addressing bottlenecks in distribution while enhancing regulatory oversight,” he stated, underscoring efforts to mitigate disruptions.
The June data highlights Nigeria’s ongoing struggles to balance fuel supply dynamics amid fluctuating demand, raising questions about potential economic and logistical factors influencing consumption. While diesel’s supply resilience contrasts with distribution declines, the dramatic drop in gasoline points to broader vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure or market behavior. Analysts suggest further monitoring of sectoral trends to assess long-term implications for households, businesses, and transportation networks dependent on stable fuel access.
The NMDPRA’s pledge to streamline operations reflects a proactive stance, yet the report’s findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to revive confidence in Africa’s largest oil-producing nation. As global energy markets evolve, Nigeria’s midstream and downstream sectors remain critical to both domestic stability and international investment trends.
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