Nigeria’s gas flaring hits 7.48% in August, highest since October 2025

NAIRAMETRICS | 17-09-2026 03:49pm |

Nigeria's gas flaring rate climbed to 7.48% in August 2026, the highest level recorded since October 2025, as the volume of gas flared rose to 18,350.55 million standard cubic feet (MMSCF). The increase marks a significant rise in flaring activity over the period. The development comes amid ongoing efforts to reduce gas flaring in the country's oil and gas sector.

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