Nigeria used petrol at an astonishing rate in October 2025, as citizens and industries consumed an average of 56.74 million litres of petrol daily, the NMDPRA reported.
Nigeria Used Petrol Relentlessly
Across bustling cities and quiet towns, petrol pumps never stopped, highlighting the nation’s unyielding demand for energy.
Of this total, importers supplied 27.6 million litres, while local refineries produced 17.08 million litres, marking gradual progress toward self-reliance in petrol production.
Local Production Gains Ground
Consequently, every litre generated locally reduced the country’s dependence on foreign fuel.
Between October 2024 and October 2025, Nigerians consumed an average of 661.5 million litres of petrol per month, with October hitting the peak at 44.7 million litres daily, followed closely by November 2024 and April 2025.
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Meanwhile, the Dangote Refinery supplied 18.03 million litres daily, although it still fell short of its planned 35 million litres full capacity.
The NMDPRA emphasised that this milestone significantly cuts fuel imports.
Challenges And Broader Consumption
In contrast, NNPC Ltd.’s three refineries produced no petrol, as maintenance and safety issues delayed operations.
Port Harcourt restarted late 2024 but shut in May 2025, Warri resumed briefly in December 2024, and Kaduna continues rehabilitation.
Moreover, Nigerians consumed 17.13 million litres of diesel daily, 2.61 million litres of aviation fuel, and 6,095 metric tonnes of LPG, illustrating widespread reliance on refined energy.
Finally, the country achieved 61.58% refining capacity utilisation, reflecting gradual improvement despite technical and supply challenges.
Overall, the figures show a nation actively fueling growth from local sources while sustaining everyday life.
