Petrol Supply Jumps by 55% to 71.5 Million Litres Per Day

Nigeria recorded a sharp rise in the daily supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, as volumes climbed to 71.5 million litres per day in November 2025, up from 46 million litres per day in October 2025. This development represents a 55 percent increase within one month.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed that the increased supply was sourced from a combination of local production and international imports, reflecting a deliberate effort to stabilise fuel availability across the country.

According to the agency’s November 2025 Fact Sheet report, the surge in supply was accompanied by a significant increase in national petrol consumption. Average daily usage rose to 52.1 million litres in November 2025, compared to 28.9 million litres recorded in October 2025. This change indicates a 44.5 percent growth in consumption within the same period.

Despite the rise in demand, petrol availability still exceeded consumption levels. The figures show a surplus of approximately 37.4 million litres, suggesting that supply comfortably outpaced daily usage during the review month. This excess volume is widely seen as a strategic buffer against potential shortages.

The NMDPRA attributed the sharp increase in petrol supply primarily to importation activities carried out by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.). These imports were not accidental but formed part of a structured plan to strengthen national fuel reserves.

According to the regulator, the imports were deliberately executed to build inventory and ensure uninterrupted availability, especially as the country approached a peak demand season characterised by increased transportation, commercial activity, and festive movements.

Industry observers note that inventory build-up during high-demand periods helps reduce the risk of scarcity, price volatility, and long queues at filling stations. By expanding supply ahead of demand pressure, authorities aim to maintain market stability and consumer confidence.

Overall, the November 2025 data reflects a coordinated supply strategy involving regulatory oversight and operational input from NNPC Ltd., with the goal of safeguarding petrol availability nationwide.