Nigeria Hits One-Year High in Daily Fuel Consumption, Averaging 56.74 Million Litres of Petrol

Nigeria’s daily fuel consumption continues to rise, with new data revealing that the country used an average of 56.74 million litres of petrol per day in October 2025 — the highest level recorded in the past year.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) noted that of the total daily petrol consumption, 27.6 million litres were imported, while 17.08 million litres came from local refineries. Over the period from October 2024 to October 2025, Nigeria’s average petrol consumption reached 661.5 million litres, highlighting the central role of PMS in the nation’s transportation and economy.

October recorded the peak consumption, followed by November 2024 at 56 million litres and April 2025 at 55.2 million litres, underscoring Nigeria’s continued reliance on refined petroleum products. A significant portion of domestic supply in October came from the Dangote Refinery, which produced an average of 18.03 million litres of petrol per day — still below its planned capacity of 35 million litres but a notable step toward reducing fuel imports.

In contrast, the three refineries managed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) produced no petrol during the period, remaining offline for maintenance or rehabilitation. Diesel and aviation fuel usage averaged 17.13 million litres and 2.61 million litres daily, respectively, while Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption stood at 6,095 metric tonnes per day, reflecting the country’s diverse energy needs.

The NMDPRA emphasized that publishing verified consumption and supply data is essential for tracking Nigeria’s energy sector transformation, reducing imports, boosting local production, creating jobs, enhancing safety, and supporting economic stability. The October figures highlight the growing energy demand shaping the nation’s economic landscape.