Nigeria's petrol imports increased by 207 per cent in June 2026 as domestic refining output declined, according to new data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
The agency's six-month supply report showed that petrol imports rose from an average of 5.9 million litres per day in May to 18.1 million litres per day in June, accounting for 35.8 per cent of the country's total daily petrol supply.
At the same time, domestic supply fell by 21.7 per cent, dropping from 41.5 million litres per day in May to 32.5 million litres per day in June.
Between February and May, local refineries supplied more than 85 per cent of Nigeria's petrol needs, reducing dependence on imports.
However, June marked a sharp reversal, with increased import volumes making up for the decline in domestic production.
The NMDPRA also reported a drop in crude oil supplied to local refineries.
Average crude deliveries fell from 421,018 barrels per day in May to 393,746 barrels per day in June, a decline of about 6.5 per cent.
The increase in imports comes amid ongoing crude supply challenges affecting domestic refiners, including the Dangote Refinery, which has reportedly sourced crude at international market prices.
The latest figures highlight renewed reliance on imported petrol despite efforts to boost local refining capacity and achieve energy self-sufficiency.
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