Nigeria’s petrol consumption has decreased to 52.9 million litres per day in November 2025, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). This represents a decline from the 56.74 million litres per day recorded in October 2025. The November figure is also lower than the highest consumption levels recorded in the past year, with October 2025 being the highest at 56.74 million litres per day, followed by November 2024 at 56 million litres and April 2025 at 55.2 million litres.
The data shows that local refineries supplied 19.5 million litres per day of petrol in November, up from 17.08 million litres per day in October. The Dangote Refinery was a significant contributor to this increase, with an average daily supply of 23.52 million litres, compared to 18.03 million litres in the previous month. In contrast, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)-operated Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries recorded zero petrol output during the period due to ongoing rehabilitation and shutdowns.
Imports accounted for 52.1 million litres per day of total petrol consumption in November, an increase from 27.6 million litres per day in October. The NMDPRA attributed the surge in imports to low supply levels in September and October, which fell short of national demand, as well as the need to rebuild inventory and ensure supply security ahead of the end-of-year peak consumption period. The regulator also noted that the delayed offloading of 12 vessels initially scheduled for October but discharged in November contributed to the increase in imports.
In addition to petrol, Nigerians consumed an average of 15.4 million litres per day of diesel, 2.5 million litres per day of aviation fuel, and 3,992 metric tonnes per day of cooking gas in November. The Dangote Refinery’s current output has been described by the NMDPRA as a significant milestone in reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel. The authority’s data provides insight into the country’s petroleum consumption patterns and the ongoing efforts to increase local refining capacity and reduce dependence on imports.
