Nigerians consume 1.53bn litres of petrol in April – NMDPRA

Nigerians consume 1.53bn litres of petrol in April – NMDPRA

Nigeria consumed 1.53 billion litres of petrol in April, as the Dangote Refinery cemented its status as the nation’s primary fuel source. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) shows that daily consumption averaged 51.1 million litres. This volume highlights a significant reliance on a single private entity for energy security….

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We Import Petrol While Exporting Crude: A Masterclass in Economic Self-Sabotage

We Import Petrol While Exporting Crude: A Masterclass in Economic Self-Sabotage

On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) released its latest performance data, revealing a bittersweet reality. Nigeria averaged 1.64 million barrels per day (mbpd) of crude oil and condensates throughout 2025. While this shows a slight stabilization compared to previous years of rampant oil theft, it remains well below the…

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