Improved fuel availability in Nigeria in December 2025 serves as a good indication for the manufacturing sector, as companies frequently experience output slowdowns owing to fuel shortages.
However, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced that fuel availability increased dramatically, with national stock sufficiency exceeding 29 days.
Dangote Refinery improves manufacturing energy security
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery raised its daily petrol output by 12.54 million litres, from 19.47 million litres in November to 32.01 million litres in December.
Total petrol supply in December was 960.3 million litres, up from 584.1 million litres in November, the Punch reports.
This greater domestic supply allows manufacturers to better plan production schedules, lowering dependency on imports and stabilizing energy costs during the peak holiday season.
PMS domestic supply increased from 71.5 million liters per day in November to 74.2 million liters per day in December, according to the NMDPRA’s December 2025 factsheet, which the authority released on Thursday.
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This increase was primarily attributed to structured import arrangements and increased local supply from the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote refinery.
Additionally, gasoline demand rose from 52.9 million liters per day in November to 63.7 million liters per day in December, but stock sufficiency improved from 16.65 days to 29.20 days, demonstrating the increasing contribution of domestic refining to industrial users’ reliable supply.
Furthermore, AGO consumption increased from 15.4 million liters to 16.4 million liters each day, while supply marginally decreased from 20.4 million liters to 17.9 million liters.
The supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which supports industrial activities and the adoption of clean energy, was 5.2 metric tonnes per day.
A consistent supply of LPG helps manufacturers by lowering production costs and reducing reliance on diesel generators.
Increased domestic gas and petrol supply boosts manufacturers’ operational dependability and guarantees more efficient output at busy times.
The Petroleum Industry Act’s ongoing reforms are anticipated to further improve fuel security and price stability, which are essential for maintaining industrial growth.
