ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s daily average consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, witnessed a notable decline in November 2025, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
The latest Fact Sheet from the NMDPRA indicates that the national daily consumption averaged 52.9 million litres per day in November.
Significant Drop from October
This November figure reflects a distinct shift in national fuel demand patterns and marks a decline from the 56.74 million litres per day recorded in the preceding month of October 2025.
The dip in consumption—a difference of nearly 4 million litres per day—could be attributed to several factors, including the continued adjustment of consumer behaviour following the subsidy removal, efficiency gains from public transport operations, or fluctuations in seasonal economic activity.
Increased Supply Contributions
Interestingly, the drop in national demand occurred even as the total volume of fuel supplied during the month showed increased contributions from both local production and imports.
This suggests that the market is experiencing a potential oversupply relative to current demand, a dynamic that could stabilize prices or lead to larger strategic reserves. The NMDPRA data points to improving operational efficiency across the downstream sector, capable of meeting the country’s fuel needs from diverse sources
