Nigeria’s downstream petroleum logistics chain recorded renewed vessel activity mid-February as multiple tankers carrying Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and LPG (butane) positioned at Lagos and Port Harcourt depots for discharge.
The coordinated movements across Apapa, Lekki and Port Harcourt corridors indicate steady marine-to-depot replenishment, with several cargoes linked to Dangote loadings and private jetty allocations. Notably, AGO dominates the cargo slate, reinforcing diesel supply resilience across the Southwest and South-South axes.
Confirmed Tanker Positions: At Berth – Lagos Axis
- ST LADY MEENAH – AGO
- Quantity: 30,000 MT
- Arrival Date: 22 January 2026
- Berth Date: 15 February 2026
- Jetty: New Oil
- Receiver: Nipco
- Status: Discharging in progress
The 30,000MT diesel parcel strengthens inland truck-out potential, particularly for industrial and commercial off-takers dependent on Apapa loading gantries.
- LAUSU – AGO
- Quantity: 15,000 ROB
- Arrival Date: 15 FEB-26
- Berth Date: 19 FEB-26
- Depot: AA Rano
- Receiver: AA Rano
- Status: Discharging 15000 ROB parcel.
The 15,000MT diesel parcel strengthens inland truck-out potential, particularly for Lagos zone.
- SL AREMU – AGO
- Quantity: 13,000 MT
- Arrival Date: 13 February 2026
- Berth Date: 16 February 2026
- Jetty: Petroleum Wharf Apapa
- Receiver: Ardova
- Status: Awaiting clearances to commence discharge
Clearance timelines will determine truck-out velocity and short-term AGO pricing sentiment in the Lagos market.
- ANCHORAGE PRINCESS OGE – AGO
- Quantity: 20,00 MT
- Arrival Date: 11 FEB-26
- Berth Date: 17 FEB-26
- Depot: Rain Oil
- Receiver: Rain Oil
- Status: Loading at Dangote Lekki, To discharge 8000parcel, Balance for Warri
The inflow of AGO cargo signals continued diesel restocking, supporting existing availability.
- ALFRED TEMILE 10 – LPG (Butane)
- Quantity: 10,000 MT
- Arrival Date: 13 February 2026
- Berth Date: 15 February 2026
- Depop/Jetty: Navgas
- Receiver: Ardova Gas
- Status: Discharging in progress
The butane cargo signals continued cooking gas restocking, supporting LPG availability ahead of anticipated seasonal demand upticks.
- KINGIS – AGO
- Quantity: 16,500 MT
- Arrival Date: 15 February 2026
- Berth Date: 16 February 2026
- Jetty: Obat
- Receiver: Matrix Energy
- Status: To discharge
Matrix’s allocation further deepens diesel inventory buffers within the Apapa distribution belt.
Anchorage – Lagos: Awaiting Berth
- UM BALWA – AGO / Jet A1
- Quantity: 20,000 MT AGO / 10,000 MT Jet A1
- Arrival Date: 16 February 2026
- Berth Date: 16 February 2026
- Jetty: Ibafon
- Receiver: Asharami
- Status: Next tanker to berth/discharge
The combined AGO and aviation fuel parcel underscores aviation fuel restocking momentum alongside diesel inflows.
- OLUWAJUWONLO – AGO
- Quantity: 20,000 MT
- Arrival Date: 15 February 2026
- Berth Date: 17 February 2026
- Jetty: Deep Water
- Status: Yet to arrive to load at Dangote Lekki for discharge at Apapa
Port Harcourt Activity: PPMC Position
- ST ILHAAM – AGO (ROB 8,500 MT)
- Arrival Date: 10 February 2026
- Berth Date: 18 February 2026
- Depot: Maccobar
- Receiver: PPMC
- Status: Loading at Dangote Lekki, next tanker to discharge balance cargo
The River State corridor continues to receive residual diesel volumes, reinforcing supply stability in the eastern distribution network.
Market Outlook
Taken together, the clustering of AGO, Jet A1 and LPG vessels across Lagos and Port Harcourt points to sustained depot replenishment despite clearance and berth scheduling dynamics.
Importantly, Dangote as a loading origin reflects a structural shift in Nigeria’s refined product logistics architecture. As more cargoes route through domestic refining infrastructure, marketers anticipate improved turnaround time, reduced offshore waiting days, and potentially tighter ex-depot pricing spreads subject to FX stability and regulatory alignment.
For now, diesel supply appears firm, LPG discharge continues steadily, and aviation fuel restocking remains active. The key variables to watch are clearance efficiency, berth congestion, and truck-out performance over the coming days.