Petrol imports surge as NNPC ramps up supply in November
Nigeria’s petrol imports jumped sharply in November 2025, with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and other marketers bringing in 1.56 billion litres. This marks a major increase after months of low supply, despite earlier claims that imports had stopped. Official data shows local refineries, including Dangote, are still not meeting national demand. The surge was aimed at building stocks ahead of the festive season.
TLDR
- NNPC and other marketers imported 1.56 billion litres of petrol in November 2025, nearly doubling October’s volumes.
- Local refineries, including Dangote, supplied less than the national target, leaving a daily supply gap of over 11 million litres.
- The supply boost was a response to shortages in previous months and aimed to ensure availability during the end-of-year peak.
- State-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna remained shut, contributing zero petrol output in November 2025.
- Marketers urge regulators to focus on stable, affordable supply, as Nigeria remains heavily dependent on imports nearly two years after subsidy removal.
