Nigeria’s aviation fuel market remains stable with sufficient supply and regulated pricing, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The regulatory body has dismissed claims of widespread shortages and inflated prices, asserting that current stock levels are adequate to meet national demand.
In an official statement, NMDPRA Director of Public Affairs George Ene-Ita clarified that the country holds a combined aviation fuel sufficiency of 74 days. This includes 12 days of inland stock and 62 days of refinery stock, which the authority described as a “robust supply” capable of sustaining operations across all airports.
The NMDPRA also emphasized that aviation fuel has been fully deregulated, with prices determined by market dynamics rather than government intervention. It provided current pricing details, noting that the ex-gantry price at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemical Company is ₦1,879 per litre—slightly below the international indicative supply cost of approximately ₦1,900 per litre in Lagos as of April 16, 2026.
A nationwide price survey conducted on April 17 revealed retail prices ranging between ₦1,960 and ₦2,800 per litre. The authority firmly rejected claims circulating in some media outlets that aviation fuel was being sold at ₦3,300 per litre, calling such reports inaccurate and misleading.
NMDPRA reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring supply and pricing trends in line with its regulatory mandate. The authority pledged to take necessary measures to prevent supply disruptions and curb profiteering within the aviation fuel supply chain.
Commending stakeholders for maintaining steady distribution, the NMDPRA assured the public of its continued efforts to ensure energy security and stability in the petroleum sector.
