Nigeria’s petrol consumption reached 56.7 million liters per day in October 2025, with the Dangote Refinery supplying 34.15 percent of the total demand. According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the refinery’s daily petrol supply stood at 17.1 million liters, while imported petrol accounted for 27.6 million liters.
The NMDPRA’s 2025 ‘State of the Midstream and Downstream Fact Sheet’ revealed that the average daily petrol consumption increased by 31.86 percent from 43 million liters in September. Over the past year, from October 2024 to October 2025, Nigeria consumed an average of 661.5 million liters of petrol each month. During this period, the Dangote Refinery supplied an average of 18.03 million liters of petrol per day.
In addition to petrol, the NMDPRA reported that Nigerians consumed an average of 17.13 million liters of diesel and 2.61 million liters of aviation fuel in October. The authority emphasized the importance of the fact sheet, stating that it highlights Nigeria’s progress in the energy sector, including reduced imports, increased domestic production, job creation, improved safety, and economic stability.
In a recent development, the Dangote Refinery announced that it supplied 45 million liters of petrol to the Nigerian market in November, according to its spokesperson Anthony Chiejina. This update suggests a potential increase in the refinery’s production capacity, which could impact the country’s reliance on imported fuel.
The NMDPRA’s data provides valuable insights into Nigeria’s energy landscape, underscoring the need for continued investment in domestic production to meet the country’s growing energy demands. As the Dangote Refinery continues to ramp up its production, it is likely to play a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s energy sector in the coming years. With the country’s energy needs expected to continue growing, the importance of reliable and sustainable energy sources will remain a key focus for industry stakeholders and policymakers.