Petrol imports drop 30% as Nigerians’ daily consumption rises to 44.4m litres
Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority shows that daily petrol consumption in Nigeria has risen to 44.4 million litres. Meanwhile, total imports dropped by 30 percent in September 2026.
Why it matters
Fluctuations in fuel consumption and import levels are critical indicators of economic health and energy security in Nigeria.
Nigerians now consume 44.4 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, daily, as imports fell by 30 per cent to 10.2 million litres in September 2026.The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, disclosed this in its latest data released on X on Thursday.According to the NMDPRA, the country's daily petrol consumption rose to 44.4 million litres from 41.01 million litres, representing a 7 per cent increase.Meanwhile, petrol receipts…
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