Dangote refinery supplied more petrol than importers in August, NMDPRA data shows

Summary

NMDPRA data shows domestic petrol supply exceeded imports in August, driven by higher output from the Dangote refinery.

Highlights

• Domestic PMS receipts rose to 35.9 million litres per day in August from 25.8 million litres per day in July.
• Petrol imports fell to 14.6 million litres per day in August from 19.7 million litres per day the previous month.
• Domestic supply exceeded imports by 21.3 million litres per day in August.
• Total petrol receipts increased 11% month on month to 50.5 million litres per day.
• The refinery’s August figures were linked to a larger shift away from imported refined products.