Dangote refinery drives Nigeria petrol supply; NNPC refineries stay shut

Nigeria's domestic refining activity rose 17% in August 2026 to 683,000 bpd, led by the Dangote refinery, while petrol imports fell 26%. NNPC refineries remain offline, underscoring the country's continued reliance on the private sector for fuel supply. This shift reduces import dependence and may ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves.