Nigeria’s state‑owned refineries remained idle throughout October, producing no Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), according to a factsheet released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). All four refineries operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) are shut down: the Port Harcourt refinery has been inactive since May, the Warri refinery since January 2025, and the Kaduna refinery is under rehabilitation and not operational. Consequently, Nigeria has had to rely on imported fuel to meet domestic demand.
In October, average daily PMS consumption reached 56.74 million liters. Of this, 17.08 million liters were produced by local refineries, while six million liters were imported. The only private refinery contributing to PMS output was the Dangote Refinery, which supplied 18.03 million liters. October marked the peak of the country’s average PMS consumption, followed by November 2024 and April 2025.
The NMDPRA report also detailed consumption of other petroleum products. Nigerians used 17.13 million liters of diesel per day in October, alongside 2.61 million liters of aviation fuel daily. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption was recorded at 6,095 metric tons per day.
The factsheet underscores Nigeria’s efforts to transform its energy sector by reducing imports, strengthening domestic production, and enhancing safety and economic stability. While the government continues rehabilitating its state‑owned refineries, the nation remains dependent on imports and private‑sector production to satisfy its fuel needs, highlighting ongoing progress toward a more sustainable energy future.
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