Nigeria’s average daily petrol supply from domestic refineries fell by 20.6 per cent in July 2026, dropping to 25.8 million litres from 32.5 million litres recorded in June, according to data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
The latest monthly oil and gas data released by the regulator showed that the decline in domestic supply was partly offset by an increase in imported petrol.
Imported petrol rose to 19.7 million litres per day in July from 18.1 million litres in June.
Despite the increase in imports, combined petrol supply fell to 45.5 million litres per day in July, representing a 10.1 per cent decline from the 50.6 million litres supplied daily in June.
The July decline marked the second consecutive monthly fall in total petrol supply.
Domestic supply had risen from 40.1 million litres per day in January to 41.5 million litres in May before declining sharply to 32.5 million litres in June and 25.8 million litres in July.
The July figure was the lowest domestic supply recorded during the first seven months of 2026 and was 37.1 per cent below the January level.
Imported petrol, however, recorded a different pattern.
Imports stood at 24.8 million litres daily in January before plunging to three million litres in February. They subsequently increased to 5.9 million litres in March and fell again to 3.7 million litres in April.
Imports rose to 5.9 million litres in May before jumping to 18.1 million litres in June. They increased further to 19.7 million litres in July.
Overall, total petrol supply averaged 64.9 million litres daily in January before falling to 32.4 million litres in February. Supply recovered gradually to 40.1 million litres in March, 44.4 million litres in April, 47.4 million litres in May and 50.6 million litres in June.
In July, domestic refineries accounted for 25.8 million litres, representing 56.7 per cent of total supply, while imports contributed 19.7 million litres, or 43.3 per cent.
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