Nigeria’s Petrol Import Rises 207% to 543m Litres in One Month, Puts Pressure on Naira

Nigerian fuel importers face tighter margins due to rising international petrol prices, higher freight costs, and Dangote Refinery's pricing, a new report

Fuel importers are set to increase the depot price of petrol from N1,230 per litre to N1,350. As of Thursday Importers have reportedly notified marketers of the new depot price of…

Nigeria's petrol imports surged by 207% in June 2026, according to NMDPRA data, despite a fall in domestic supply. Get the full report on fuel imports.

Nigeria's petrol imports surged by 207% in June 2026, while domestic supply fell. Discover the impact of increased petrol imports on the Nigerian market.

Nigeria’s Petrol Import Rises 207% to 543m Litres in One Month, Puts Pressure on Naira

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nigeria’s petrol imports surged by 207 per cent in June 2026, reversing earlier gains recorded in domestic refining as local supply declined sharply,…