Nigeria’s crude oil production fell to 1.39 million barrels per day in September 2025, according to the latest data from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. This represents a decline of roughly 45,000 barrels per day from the previous month and marks the second consecutive month of reduced output, following August’s 1.434 million barrels per day.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission also reported that crude oil and condensate production averaged 1.581 million barrels per day in September 2025. The commission attributed the drop to a three‑day industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, which forced the shutdown of several production and export facilities. The strike disrupted output and export schedules, leading to significant production deferments.
Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, warned that missed crude liftings and reduced gas sales could result in substantial revenue losses. The September figure is Nigeria’s lowest output in nine months and falls below OPEC’s allocated cut of 1.5 million barrels per day.
Crude oil accounts for more than 80 % of Nigeria’s export revenues and is the country’s primary foreign‑exchange earner. Consequently, the production decline is likely to have significant economic implications, affecting government revenues and foreign‑exchange earnings. Addressing the underlying issues will be essential for the Nigerian government and oil‑industry stakeholders to mitigate the economic impact.
With these latest figures, Nigeria’s oil industry will be closely monitored in the coming months to see whether production can recover and align with OPEC’s allocated cuts.
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