Nigeria records zero aviation fuel imports for 13 months

Nigeria's aviation fuel market has undergone a significant transformation, with domestic refineries completely replacing imported Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), commonly known as aviation fuel or Jet A-1. For the past 13 months, from June 2025 to June 2026, local producers have been the sole suppliers to the country's aviation sector, according to official industry data.

Analysis of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority's (NMDPRA) petroleum supply statistics reveals a notable absence of aviation fuel imports by Oil Marketing Companies during this period. This marks a substantial departure from previous years, when Nigeria heavily relied on imported Jet A-1 due to insufficient domestic refining capacity.

The data illustrates a dynamic supply landscape from domestic refineries. Receipts fluctuated considerably, starting at 1.3 million liters per day in June 2025 and rising to 1.5 million liters per day in July. A sharp increase to 3.5 million liters per day was recorded in August, followed by moderation to 1.6 million liters per day in September and 2.7 million liters per day in October. Notably, November 2025 saw no recorded receipts, indicating a temporary halt or reporting gap. However, supply surged dramatically in December 2025, reaching a peak of 14 million liters per day, the highest level observed within the review period.

In 2026, domestic refinery receipts continued to fluctuate, with figures such as 6.0 million liters per day in January, dropping to 1.6 million liters per day in February, and then recovering to 2.1 million liters per day in March, 3.0 million liters per day in April, and 4.3 million liters per day in May, before settling at 2.5 million liters per day in June. Despite these fluctuations, the consistent supply from domestic sources signifies a major achievement in Nigeria's downstream petroleum sector.