Petrol Consumption Dips 5% To 56.9m Litres In February – NMDPRA

Nigeria’s average daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, fell five per cent to 56.9 million litres per day in February 2026, according to fresh data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

The decline from January’s 60.2 million litres came amid a drop in petrol supply from Dangote Refinery to 36.5 million litres per day, down from 40.1 million.

The report also showed that overall domestic supply dropped to 39.6 million litres from 64.9 million.

Petrol supply from the Dangote Refinery declined to 36.5 million litres per day in February from 40.1 million litres per day recorded in January.

Overall domestic petrol supply stood at 39.6 million litres per day in February, a sharp decline from 64.9 million litres per day in January.

The data suggests shifting supply patterns in Nigeria’s downstream sector as domestic refining capacity continues to develop.

During the period under review, Nigeria’s state-owned refineries remained largely inactive, contributing nothing to petrol production as rehabilitation works continued.

The Port Harcourt Refinery remained shut, although previously produced diesel was still being evacuated at an average of 0.392 million litres per day.

The Kaduna Refinery also remained shut, with diesel stocks being released to the market at about 0.027 million litres per day.

The Warri Refinery likewise recorded zero petrol production during the period.

The NMDPRA report further highlighted the role of modular refineries in supporting diesel supply within the country.

WalterSmith Refinery operated at 59.66 per cent capacity utilisation, supplying 0.112 million litres of diesel per day.

Edo Refinery and Petrochemicals Company recorded 81.66 per cent capacity utilisation, with 0.085 million litres of diesel supplied daily.

Aradel Refinery operated at 34.47 per cent capacity utilisation, supplying 0.171 million litres of diesel per day, while two other modular refineries — OPAC Refinery and Duport Refinery — remained shut during the month.

On the other hand, diesel (AGO) supply rose to 24.4 million litres per day in February, up from 18.9 million litres per day recorded in January.

The increase was supported by modular refinery output and the evacuation of previously refined diesel from some state-owned facilities.