Nigeria’s petrol consumption fell to 52.9 million litres per day in November 2025, according to the latest figures from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). This marks a decline from the 56.74 million litres per day recorded in October 2025, which remains the highest level of consumption in the past year. The next highest months were November 2024 at 56 million litres and April 2025 at 55.2 million litres.
Local refineries supplied 19.5 million litres per day of petrol in November, up from 17.08 million litres per day in October. The increase was driven largely by the Dangote Refinery, which delivered an average of 23.52 million litres daily, compared with 18.03 million litres the previous month. In contrast, the NNPC‑operated refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna reported zero petrol output during this period because of ongoing rehabilitation and shutdowns.
Imports rose sharply, accounting for 52.1 million litres per day of total petrol consumption in November, up from 27.6 million litres per day in October. The NMDPRA attributed this surge to low domestic supply in September and October, which fell short of national demand, as well as the need to rebuild inventories and ensure supply security ahead of the end‑of‑year peak consumption period. The regulator also noted that the delayed offloading of 12 vessels, originally scheduled for October but discharged in November, contributed to the higher import volumes.
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 NMDPRA described the Dangote Refinery’s current output as a significant milestone in reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel. The authority’s data highlights the country’s petroleum consumption patterns and the ongoing efforts to expand local refining capacity and lessen dependence on imports.
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