Nigeria’s petrol import bill increased nearly elevenfold to about $700 million in the second quarter despite expanding production at the Dangote refinery

Nigeria spent N952.15bn on fuel imports in Q2 2026, despite rising domestic refining capacity and a feud between Dangote Refinery and importers. Learn more

Nigeria’s petrol import bill increased nearly elevenfold to about $700 million in the second quarter despite expanding production at the Dangote refinery