{"id":74434,"date":"2025-08-28T14:02:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=74434"},"modified":"2025-08-28T14:02:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:02:03","slug":"lagos-fct-ogun-lead-fuel-consumption-as-nigerians-spend-n1-3trn-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2025\/08\/28\/lagos-fct-ogun-lead-fuel-consumption-as-nigerians-spend-n1-3trn-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagos, FCT, Ogun Lead Fuel Consumption as Nigerians Spend N1.3trn in June"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Olokuta Rofiat<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nigerians spent about N1.3 trillion on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), in June 2025, with Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Ogun State emerging as the top fuel consumers, according to data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).<\/p>\n

Out of the 1.44 billion litres of petrol distributed nationwide during the month, Lagos accounted for the highest share with 205.7 million litres valued at N185.1 billion.<\/p>\n

Ogun followed with 88.7 million litres worth N79.8 billion, while the FCT consumed 77.5 million litres valued at N69.8 billion.<\/p>\n

At the lower end, Jigawa State recorded the least consumption with just 9.4 million litres valued at N8.5 billion, followed by Ebonyi with 10.5 million litres (N9.5 billion) and Yobe with 11.7 million litres (N10.5 billion).<\/p>\n

By region, the South-West led fuel consumption with 452.9 million litres valued at N407.7 billion, while the North-Central followed with 247.4 million litres (N222.4 billion).<\/p>\n

The North-West consumed 230 million litres (N207 billion), the South-South recorded 224.9 million litres (N202.9 billion), and the North-East posted the lowest with 152.8 million litres (N137.5 billion).<\/p>\n

The report showed that more than 69 percent of the fuel consumed in June was imported. Of the total 1.44 billion litres, 455 million litres came from local refineries, while about 1.02 billion litres were imported.<\/p>\n

This marked a 16.4 percent drop in distribution compared to May, when 1.77 billion litres were supplied.<\/p>\n

The average daily supply in June stood at 49.2 million litres, down from 57 million litres in May.<\/p>\n

While petrol consumption declined, diesel use recorded a slight increase.<\/p>\n

Nigerians consumed 432.18 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) in June, with 378.13 million litres imported and 58.05 million litres refined locally.<\/p>\n

This translated to a daily average of 14.4 million litres, slightly higher than the previous month.<\/p>\n

The NMDPRA said the figures highlight shifting demand patterns, continued dependence on imports, and sustained pressure on Nigeria\u2019s downstream sector despite recent efforts to expand local refining capacity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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