The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says daily domestic consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in the country averaged 56.74 million litres in October 2025.

The figure reflects nationwide demand recorded across fuel distribution channels during the period, according to the authority.

According to a Fact Sheet released on Friday by the NMDPRA, 27.6 million litres of the consumption were imported, while local refineries produced 17.08 million litres.

It also disclosed that an average of 661.5 million litres of PMS was consumed over the one-year period from October 2024 to October 2025.

The report further stated that 44.7 million litres of the product were supplied to the market daily in the month.

The fact sheet also showed that the average consumption of PMS peaked in October, followed by the month of November 2024 with 56 million litres and April with 55.2 million litres.

It said that during the period, only the Dangote Refinery produced 18.03 million litres of PMS per day against a planned capacity of 35 million litres.

It said the three refineries operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) did not record any PMS production, as they were all under closure.

The report said the Port Harcourt Refinery restarted operations in late 2024 but experienced a shutdown in May 2025, for planned maintenance works and sustainability assessment.

“Warri Refinery resumed in December 2024 but was shut down on Jan. 25, 2025, due to critical safety concerns, while Kaduna Refinery is still undergoing rehabilitation,” the report said.

In addition, it disclosed that Nigerians also consumed 17.13 million litres of diesel daily in October, while 2.61 million litres/day of aviation fuel were consumed, with Liquefied  Gas consumption put at 6,095 MT/day.

The NMDPRA said the fact sheet was important as “the verified data underscored Nigeria’s strategic transformation in the energy sector, emphasising reduced imports, strengthened domestic production, job creation, safety improvements, and economic stability.

It showed that the country achieved an overall refining capacity utilisation rate of 61.58 per cent, signalling improved operational efficiencies in the downstream petroleum sector.

It said in spite of technical constraints and challenges with crude supply, the refining Petroleum average utilisation rate had increased to 61.58 per cent, showcasing progress from previous low output phases.

“Dangote Refinery, as the largest single refinery facility in Nigeria, accounts for a substantial portion of PMS supply,

“Though its actual output of 18.03 million litres daily falls short of its planned supply capacity of 35 million litres per day, reflecting ongoing operational optimisations.

“This national fuel sufficiency progress is part of broader fuel security strategies encompassing improved distribution networks, storage facilities, and expanding modular refinery capacity across Nigeria,” it said.

(NAN)