ABUJA — Nigeria’s average daily oil production fell by four per cent in July 2026 to 1.67 million barrels per day (mbpd), from 1.74mbpd recorded in June, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
The figures, however, showed that the country maintained production above the 1.5mbpd OPEC quota for the third consecutive month.
According to the regulator, Nigeria produced 1.505mbpd of crude oil and 0.17mbpd of condensate in July, bringing total daily production to 1.67mbpd.
Combined crude oil and condensate production reached a peak of 1.78mbpd during the month, while the lowest daily output was 1.57mbpd.
The July figure followed production levels of 1.70mbpd in May and 1.74mbpd in June.
Earlier in the year, Nigeria recorded 1.663mbpd in April, 1.546mbpd in March, 1.483mbpd in February and 1.627mbpd in January.
The NUPRC attributed the July decline largely to operational challenges at the Erha and Akpo fields, which affected output during the period.
The regulator said the disruptions constrained production volumes and contributed significantly to the decline in national output.
Despite the challenges, it said operations across most other producing assets remained relatively stable, with operators implementing measures to sustain production efficiency and minimise the effects of the disruptions.
The latest figures indicate that while Nigeria remains above its OPEC production quota, operational challenges at major producing fields continue to weigh on overall output.
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