Local Production Powers 87% of Nigeria's Cooking Gas Supply in 2025, Imports Drop to 13% — NMDPRA Data"

 

Total domestic LPG supply in 2025 reached 52,900 metric tonnes (based on aggregated or representative data cited in the report). Of this, 45,800 metric tonnes (87%) came from local sources, while only 7,100 metric tonnes (13%) were imported.

Main Contributors:

Dangote Petroleum Refinery: Played a leading role in boosting local output as it ramped up operations.

NLNG Limited (Nigeria LNG): Significant contributor through gas processing.

Other local gas processing plants and facilities across the country.

This marks a dramatic reduction in import dependence compared to previous years, when imports often dominated LPG supply.

The surge aligns with broader downstream sector gains in late 2025, including record monthly averages (e.g., 5,201 mt/d total supply in December 2025, with domestic producers at ~71% in that month alone, per Channels TV/NMDPRA data).

Benefits include stabilized or potentially lower household cooking gas prices (retail ~₦1,120–₦1,600 per kg in late 2025), improved energy access, reduced forex pressure from imports, and support for Nigeria's clean cooking and energy transition goals.

Note: Monthly variations existed—December 2025 saw domestic contribution at ~71% (3.7 thousand mt/d out of 5.2 thousand mt/d total), lower than the annual 87% figure, possibly due to seasonal peaks or specific reporting scopes.

Broader Trends: While LPG saw strong local dominance, petrol supply remained import-heavy (imports ~62% of total in 2025, per NMDPRA). Dangote's role in diesel, petrol, and LPG underscores its growing influence in reducing overall import reliance.