Nigeria imported petrol as Dangote refinery shipped fuel to West Africa

Summary

A report says Nigeria imported petrol between April and August even as Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported some of its gasoline output to West African markets.

Highlights

• The report said Nigeria imported an average of 78,000 barrels per day of petrol over the five-month period.
• Nigeria’s average petrol consumption was put at 279,000 barrels per day, above Dangote refinery’s average output of 258,000 barrels per day.
• Dangote refinery’s deliveries to West African markets reportedly rose to a record 172,000 barrels per day in September.
• Petrol made up the largest share of those September deliveries, while diesel, gasoil and jet fuel also moved into the region.
• The report said West Africa still relied heavily on fuel imports from outside the region.