Nigeria Imports 1.3 Billion Liters of Petrol Despite Local Production, Dangote Raises Concerns

In December 2025, Nigeria imported approximately 1.3 billion liters of petrol despite local production, with Dangote Refinery supplying 992 million liters. This contrasts with November figures when imports were higher.
Aliko Dangote criticized the former NMDPRA chief, Farouk Ahmed, for allegedly granting reckless fuel import licenses, accusing him of sabotaging the economy. The situation reflects the challenges in the Nigerian petrol supply chain and the ongoing debate over fuel import licenses.
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