Domestic refineries led by Dangote Refinery supplied about 91.7 per cent of Nigeria’s daily Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, consumption in April 2026, reinforcing the country’s growing shift away from fuel imports.
Data obtained from the latest NMDPRA facts sheet PMS supply chart showed that local refineries supplied an average of 40.7 million litres per day in April, while imports accounted for only 3.7 million litres daily. Total national daily petrol supply for the month stood at 44.4 million litres.
Analysis of the figures indicates that domestic refining contributed approximately 91.7 per cent of Nigeria’s total PMS supply in April, while imports made up just 8.3 per cent, marking one of the lowest levels of import dependence recorded in recent years.
Compared to March 2026, local petrol supply increased significantly. Domestic refinery contribution rose from 34.2 million litres per day in March to 40.7 million litres in April, representing an increase of 6.5 million litres daily or about 19 per cent month-on-month.
At the same time, petrol imports declined sharply from 5.9 million litres per day in March to 3.7 million litres in April, indicating a reduction of 2.2 million litres daily or approximately 37.3 per cent.
Overall daily PMS supply also increased from 40.1 million litres in March to 44.4 million litres in April, reflecting an additional 4.3 million litres per day or a 10.7 per cent rise in total national supply.
The figures underscore the growing market dominance of Dangote Refinery and other local refining plants in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector as marketers increasingly rely on domestic supply channels instead of imported cargoes.
Industry analysts said the April performance reflects stronger refining output, improved supply stability, and rising confidence in local product availability, with the trend expected to further reduce pressure on foreign exchange demand and import-related costs if sustained.