Nigeria’s aviation fuel now fully supplied by local refineries
Nigeria’s aviation fuel market has shifted entirely to domestic supply, with no imports recorded for over a year. Official data shows that local refineries met all aviation fuel needs, marking a major change from past reliance on imports. The move is expected to reduce costs, improve availability, and support energy security. March 2026 saw a sharp rise in fuel prices, impacting airlines and ticket costs.
TLDR
- Between June 2025 and June 2026, Nigeria recorded zero aviation fuel imports, relying solely on domestic refineries.
- Local refinery output fluctuated, peaking at 14 million litres per day in December 2025 and dropping to 2.5 million litres per day in June 2026.
- Aviation fuel prices surged from about N900 per litre in January to N2,557 per litre by the end of March 2026, leading to higher airfares.
- The shift to local supply is expected to reduce exposure to foreign exchange volatility and improve fuel availability.
- Despite the end of imports, supply stability remains a challenge due to significant month-to-month changes in refinery output.
