Nigeria’s state-owned refineries remained idle in October, failing to produce any Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), according to a factsheet released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The report highlights the country’s reliance on imported fuel and local production from private refineries.
The four refineries operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have been shut down, with the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries inactive since May and January 2025, respectively. The Kaduna refinery is currently undergoing rehabilitation and is also not operational. As a result, Nigeria has had to import fuel to meet domestic demand.
In October, Nigerians consumed an average of 56.74 million liters of PMS daily, with 17.08 million liters produced by local refineries and six million liters imported. The Dangote Refinery was the only private refinery to produce PMS, contributing 18.03 million liters. The country’s average PMS consumption peaked in October, followed by November 2024 and April 2025.
The NMDPRA report also provided insights into the consumption of other petroleum products. Nigerians consumed 17.13 million liters of diesel daily in October, while 2.61 million liters of aviation fuel were consumed per day. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption was recorded at 6,095 metric tons per day.
The factsheet highlights Nigeria’s efforts to transform its energy sector, with a focus on reducing imports, strengthening domestic production, and improving safety and economic stability. The data underscores the country’s progress in securing a more sustainable energy future. As the Nigerian government continues to work towards rehabilitating its state-owned refineries, the country remains reliant on imports and local production from private refineries to meet its fuel needs.
