Petrol Import Jumps 59.5% In May As Demand Drops To 46.3m Litres Daily—NMDPRA

In May 2026, petrol import volumes in Nigeria experienced a significant increase, rising by 59.5 percent month-on-month to reach 5.9 million litres per day, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). This surge in imports occurred despite a decline in domestic demand, which fell to 46.3 million litres per day. The NMDPRA's May Factsheet highlights the contrasting trends in the petrol market, indicating a notable shift in the dynamics of supply and consumption within the sector.

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