By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor
Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator has approved a fresh round of fuel import permits for major oil marketers as concerns grow over domestic supply level.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) issued the new approvals to selected marketers for the third quarter of 2026, covering the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), or diesel.
The latest approvals, which cover the July-to-September period, were granted to companies including Matrix Energy, AA Rano, AYM Shafa, Bono, Nipco and Pinnacle, according to industry sources.
The move is part of efforts to ensure market stability and prevent possible supply disruptions amid declining stock levels and reduced gasoline output from Nigeria’s largest refinery.
