Regulator Issues Fresh Petrol Permits As Stocks Decline

Regulator Issues Fresh Petrol Permits As Stocks Decline

The federal government has issued fresh refined product import permits to independent marketers for the third quarter of 2026. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority approved the licenses to prevent potential domestic fuel shortages between July and September. The tactical intervention follows a noticeable decline in national fuel stock levels over the past…

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Nigerians consume 1.53bn litres of petrol in April – NMDPRA

NMDPRA Issues New Import Permits

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has issued new petrol import licences to six firms, authorising the importation of 720,000 metric tonnes. This move, confirmed on May 6, 2026, signals a pivot in the federal government’s downstream strategy, which had recently prioritised domestic refining. The licensed companies Matrix, AA Rano, AYM Shafa,…

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