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Nigeria Petrol consumption dropped to 1.59bn litres in November – FG
Nigeria’s petrol consumption fell to about 1.59 billion litres in November, moderating from the year’s record-high 1.76 billion litres recorded in October, according to new data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
The November volume, which translates to an average daily consumption of 52.9 million litres, reflects a slight easing of demand after the pre-Yuletide surge that pushed October figures to their highest level in 2025. October’s consumption had climbed above September’s 1.45 billion litres, making it the single largest monthly total between January and October before the drop that followed in November.
Despite record-high pump prices that averaged between N895 and N1,018 per litre, Nigerians continued to rely heavily on petrol to power cars, buses and generators. Analysis of the NMDPRA fact sheet shows that October petrol spending reached about N1.58tn, reflecting the combined effects of transport, commercial activity and household reliance on generators amid persistent electricity shortages. At an estimated average of N900 per litre, petrol spending for November stood at roughly N1.43tn.
The data also revealed regional disparities in pricing under the deregulated market. While Lagos recorded average pump prices of N898 to N908 per litre, motorists in Sokoto, Calabar and Maiduguri paid between N955 and N1,018 per litre. Analysts said the differences reflected supply chain challenges, infrastructure gaps and security risks in the northern and coastal states
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