NMDPRA Introduces New Petrol Import Licence Criteria
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced new conditions for granting petrol import licences, emphasizing merit-based criteria and transparent assessments of supply shortfalls. Rabiu Umar, the Authority Chief Executive, made this announcement during the 2026 OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos.
He stated that import licences would remain accessible to eligible operators but would be governed by clear and verifiable criteria to ensure fairness in the downstream petroleum market. Currently, domestic refineries account for approximately 75% of petrol supplied in Nigeria, a significant increase from over half a year ago.
Umar attributed this change to enhanced domestic refining capabilities, which have bolstered Nigeria's energy security amid global market disruptions. However, he cautioned against complacency, noting that much of the local supply relies on one major refinery.
The NMDPRA will continue to support modular refineries and work with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to revive state-owned refineries while maintaining import channels for supply diversity.
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