Nigeria's Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) – commonly known as petrol – consumption skyrocketed to an average of 63.7 million liters per day in December 2025, marking a significant increase from 52.9 million liters per day in November 2025.
According to the latest Fact Sheet released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday, January 16, 2026, this represents a massive month-on-month rise of 10.8 million liters per day, equivalent to a 20.4 percent surge.
The data highlights that out of the total domestic petrol supply of 74.2 million liters per day in December (up from 71.5 million liters per day the previous month), 63.7 million liters were consumed locally.
The increase comes amid relatively lower pump prices following adjustments by major suppliers, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which reduced its ex-depot price to N699 per liter on December 11, 2025, leading to a retail price of N739 per liter at MRS filling stations nationwide. This competitive pricing likely boosted demand during the festive season.
Meanwhile, domestic supply from Dangote Refinery rose impressively by 64.4 percent to 32.01 million liters per day in December, compared to 19.47 million liters per day in November. However, the refinery fell short of its planned target of supplying 50 million liters per day to the local market.
Energy expert Professor Emeritus Wumi Iledare described the N739 per liter price from Dangote as a form of "market distortion," sparking discussions on pricing dynamics in Nigeria's deregulated downstream sector.
The surge in consumption follows earlier trends of reduced demand post-subsidy removal in 2023, but recent price moderation appears to have reversed that pattern, driving higher usage as Nigerians took advantage of more affordable fuel during the holiday period.
This development underscores ongoing challenges and progress in Nigeria's fuel supply chain, with increased local refining output from Dangote contributing to higher overall availability, even as the country continues to balance imports, domestic production, and market forces.
The NMDPRA figures provide critical insights into Nigeria's energy consumption patterns as the nation pushes toward greater self-sufficiency in petroleum products. Keep an eye on updates from NMDPRA and industry players for the latest on fuel supply, pricing, and consumption trends in 2026!
According to the latest Fact Sheet released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday, January 16, 2026, this represents a massive month-on-month rise of 10.8 million liters per day, equivalent to a 20.4 percent surge.
The data highlights that out of the total domestic petrol supply of 74.2 million liters per day in December (up from 71.5 million liters per day the previous month), 63.7 million liters were consumed locally.
The increase comes amid relatively lower pump prices following adjustments by major suppliers, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which reduced its ex-depot price to N699 per liter on December 11, 2025, leading to a retail price of N739 per liter at MRS filling stations nationwide. This competitive pricing likely boosted demand during the festive season.
Meanwhile, domestic supply from Dangote Refinery rose impressively by 64.4 percent to 32.01 million liters per day in December, compared to 19.47 million liters per day in November. However, the refinery fell short of its planned target of supplying 50 million liters per day to the local market.
Energy expert Professor Emeritus Wumi Iledare described the N739 per liter price from Dangote as a form of "market distortion," sparking discussions on pricing dynamics in Nigeria's deregulated downstream sector.
The surge in consumption follows earlier trends of reduced demand post-subsidy removal in 2023, but recent price moderation appears to have reversed that pattern, driving higher usage as Nigerians took advantage of more affordable fuel during the holiday period.
This development underscores ongoing challenges and progress in Nigeria's fuel supply chain, with increased local refining output from Dangote contributing to higher overall availability, even as the country continues to balance imports, domestic production, and market forces.
The NMDPRA figures provide critical insights into Nigeria's energy consumption patterns as the nation pushes toward greater self-sufficiency in petroleum products. Keep an eye on updates from NMDPRA and industry players for the latest on fuel supply, pricing, and consumption trends in 2026!
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