BUSINESS DAY
Nigeria’s daily petrol imports have dropped drastically from 44.6 million litres in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres as of April 13, 2025, thanks to a surge in local refining production.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced a significant reduction in petrol imports into the country. Over the past eight months, imports of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) dropped by 29.9 million litres, from 44.6 million litres in August 2024 to just 14.7 million litres as of April 13, 2025.
NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed attributed this decrease to the increased output from local refineries, particularly following the revival of the Port Harcourt Refinery in November 2024. Local production now stands at 26.2 million litres per day, a 670% increase. Despite reduced imports, Nigeria’s total petrol supply has remained above 50 million litres per day, ensuring adequate availability.
Ahmed also urged for collective efforts to safeguard the nation’s oil infrastructure, stating, “It takes all of us—government, traditional institutions, companies, and the youth—to collaborate and resist criminal activities that threaten our infrastructure.”