Diesel rises slightly, aviation fuel sees steepest plunge, NMDPRA data shows
Sharp Fall in Petrol Supply
Nigeria’s petrol supply fell sharply in June 2025, with the country consuming 1.48 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) compared to 1.77 billion litres in May, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
The 290.5 million-litre drop represents a 16.42% decline month-on-month. Distribution (truck-out) volumes also slid by 246.66 million litres, marking a 14.62% decrease.
The figures were contained in the NMDPRA’s latest submission to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), signed by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, George Ene-Ita.
Daily Consumption Averages 48 Million Litres
According to the report, the total evacuation of PMS in June stood at 1,440,768,129 litres, translating to an average daily consumption of 48,025,604 litres. The daily average was derived by dividing the total monthly supply by 30 days.
The June data marks one of the lowest petrol consumption levels recorded so far in 2025, raising questions over market demand, pricing dynamics, and possible shifts in consumer behaviour since subsidy reforms.
Mixed Trends in Other Fuels
While petrol experienced a significant decline, the supply of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) rose marginally by 1.73% to 432.18 million litres. However, diesel truck-out volumes plunged by 23.23% to 424.06 million litres.
Other fuel categories fared worse:
- Household Kerosene supply and distribution both dropped by 13.07%.
- Aviation Turbine Kerosene (jet fuel) recorded one of the steepest declines, with supply down 47.96% and truck-out volumes falling 16.54%.
- Low Pour Fuel Oil saw no supply or distribution in June, compared to 116,401 litres in May.
Data Submitted for FAAC Consideration
The NMDPRA noted that the June 2025 report includes comprehensive data on fuel supply, distribution patterns, monthly stock levels, and PMS truck-out volumes by state. The figures have been forwarded to FAAC for review and adoption.
Industry observers say the sharp contraction in petrol supply could signal a mix of factors—from pricing pressures and operational disruptions to increased adoption of alternative fuels such as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).