Nigeria’s domestic petrol supply surged in December 2025, reaching 32.01 million litres per day (MLD), up from 19.5 MLD the previous month, as Dangote Refinery ramped up operations, contributing 5.783 MLD at 71% capacity utilization.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) released the December fact sheet on Thursday, showing marked improvements in fuel supply, stock sufficiency, and refinery output across the country.
According to the report, national petrol sufficiency hit 29 days—the highest in over a year—with inland stocks at 25.1 days and marine reserves at 4.2 days. Average daily truck-outs also exceeded benchmarks: PMS at 63.7 MLD, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) at 16.4 MLD, Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) at 2.7 MLD, and LPG at 4,380 metric tonnes per day.
Dangote Refinery averaged 64% capacity utilization, ensuring a stable PMS supply while AGO remained on shutdown since May 2025. Modular refineries, including Edo and Aradel, also contributed to the supply, though OPAC and Duport remained offline.
Meanwhile, Waltersmith Refinery’s Train 2 completed pre-commissioning and is expected to start hydrocarbon production in January 2026, while Train 1 operated at 63.24% capacity.
Wholesale gas supply averaged 4.787 billion standard cubic feet per day, with significant volumes directed to Nigeria LNG, domestic power, and industrial consumption. LPG domestic supply reached 5,201 metric tonnes per day, with retail prices between N1,120 and N1,600 per kg.
Indicative petrol pump prices ranged from N832 in Lagos to N900 in Maiduguri, reflecting improved domestic production and moderated imports.
The report highlights a stabilizing supply chain, as Nigeria leverages local refining capacity to reduce import dependency and enhance fuel availability nationwide.
