The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, has reported a substantial decline of 16.42% in the country’s fuel consumption for June 2025, with total fuel evacuation falling to approximately 1.44 billion litres. This marks a significant drop of over 290 million litres compared to May’s fuel supply figures.
According to George Ene-Ita, Director of Public Affairs at NMDPRA, daily fuel consumption averaged about 48 million litres in June, correcting earlier lower figures that had suggested 38.94 million litres. The total fuel evacuation for the month was exactly 1,440,768,129 litres, reflecting the decrease against May’s 1,768,812,804 litres.
A detailed breakdown of fuel supply and distribution revealed mixed trends in different fuel categories. Diesel supply, also known as Automobile Gas Oil ,AGO, recorded a slight increase of 1.73%, reaching 432.18 million litres in June compared to May’s 424.83 million litres. However, diesel distribution or truck-out volume declined sharply by 23.23%, falling from 552.35 million litres in May to 424.06 million litres in June.
Household Kerosene ,HHK, also saw declines, with both supply and distribution dropping by 13%, with June figures at 7.79 million litres, down from nearly 9 million litres in the previous month.
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The steepest decline was in automotive gasoline (Premium Motor Spirit or PMS) supply, which plunged by nearly 48%, falling from 72.36 million litres in May to just 37.66 million litres in June. Distribution of gasoline similarly dropped by 16.54% in the same period.
The NMDPRA report further highlighted the distribution of fuel volumes to various states, with Lagos State receiving the largest share at 205.66 million litres. Other significant recipients were Ogun State with 88.69 million litres, the Federal Capital Territory with 77.51 million litres, and Oyo State with 72.81 million litres.
This overall reduction in fuel supply and distribution points to persistent challenges in Nigeria’s petroleum midstream and downstream sectors, influencing nationwide fuel consumption patterns. The NMDPRA emphasized its commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to enhance distribution efficiency and ensure a steady supply of petroleum products across the country.
The decline in fuel consumption in June 2025 reflects broader market and operational dynamics affecting fuel availability and demand, underscoring the need for continued focus on addressing sectoral bottlenecks for improved fuel supply stability.
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