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NMDPRA Records Zero Aviation Fuel Imports Since June 2025
Nigeria’s domestic refineries have completely displaced imported Aviation Turbine Kerosene (Jet A-1), with official industry data showing that local producers solely supplied the country’s aviation fuel market over the past 13 months.
An analysis of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) statistics revealed that between June 2025 and June 2026, no aviation fuel imports were recorded by Oil Marketing Companies, making domestic refineries the exclusive source of supply.
The report highlighted sharp fluctuations in refinery receipts. Supplies rose from 1.3 million litres per day in June 2025 to 3.5 million litres in August, before plunging to 1.6 million litres in September.
Output then surged to a record 14 million litres per day in December 2025, but fell back to 6.0 million litres in January 2026 and 1.6 million litres in February.
Consumption, however, remained relatively stable. Daily demand averaged 2.9 million litres, close to Nigeria’s benchmark of three million litres per day.
“Petroleum product consumption figures are based on volumes trucked into the domestic market,” the regulator noted.
The disappearance of imports underscores the growing role of local refining following the commencement and expansion of operations at new and rehabilitated refineries. For years, Nigeria relied almost entirely on imported Jet A-1, exposing airlines to exchange rate volatility, high logistics costs, and supply disruptions.
Industry analysts say the shift aligns with the Federal Government’s goal of achieving energy security through increased domestic refining capacity.
“Although monthly receipts remained volatile, the absence of imported ATK suggests that local production has become sufficiently established to support Nigeria’s aviation fuel requirements,” the report stated.
The development comes amid sharp increases in aviation fuel prices. In March 2026, Jet A-1 rose from ₦900 per litre in January to ₦2,557 per litre, a jump of 184%, driven by global oil market disruptions.
Airlines, whose fuel costs account for about 40% of operating expenses, later raised domestic fares to ₦200,000 and above for one-hour flights.
While the reliance on local refineries reduces exposure to foreign exchange volatility, experts caution that supply stability remains critical.
The swings from 14 million litres per day in December 2025 to 2.5 million litres in June 2026 highlight the need for consistent production to sustain the aviation industry.