Nigerian Daily Petrol Consumption Hits 56.74 Million Litres, Dangote Produces 18 Million

In October, Nigerians consumed 56.74 million litres of petrol daily, while Dangote's production stood at 18 million litres per day. The Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) disclosed these figures, highlighting the country's reliance on imports and the need to boost local production.

Lagos led in consumption, with the South West region accounting for a significant portion. The report underscores ongoing changes in the oil and gas sector to reduce import dependency and enhance local production for economic benefits.