Local producers dominate Nigeria’s cooking gas supply in 2025, NMDPRA data show
Regulator figures indicate domestic sources accounted for the majority of LPG supplied to the market, reducing reliance on imports
Nigeria recorded a significant shift in its cooking gas supply mix in 2025, with domestic producers accounting for the bulk of liquefied petroleum gas supplied to the local market, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
The regulator, in its December 2025 State of the Midstream and Downstream Sector Fact Sheet, disclosed that local refineries and gas processing plants supplied about 87 percent of Nigeria’s total cooking gas consumption during the year, marking a sharp decline in reliance on imports.
The data showed that Nigeria’s daily LPG supply reached a peak of about 5,201 metric tonnes per day in December 2025, the highest monthly level recorded during the year. Domestic producers, including Nigeria LNG and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, contributed roughly 71 percent of the supply in that month, while imports accounted for the remainder.
According to the authority, the December figures reflected a broader trend seen throughout 2025, as increased local refining capacity and improved gas processing output strengthened domestic supply and reduced exposure to foreign exchange pressures associated with imports.
Also Read: Importers overtake local refineries, deliver 62% of petrol supply in 2025
The regulator attributed the improved performance to the expansion of local production infrastructure, sustained output from Nigeria LNG’s domestic LPG supply programme, and growing contribution from new refining assets. These developments helped stabilise supply availability despite ongoing challenges in distribution and logistics across different regions of the country.
NMDPRA noted that the dominance of local supply represents a structural change in Nigeria’s cooking gas market, which for several years relied heavily on imported LPG to meet domestic demand. The shift is expected to support energy security, reduce import-related costs, and improve resilience in the face of global supply disruptions.
However, the authority cautioned that while supply levels have improved, distribution constraints, infrastructure gaps, and affordability concerns continue to limit access to cooking gas for many households. It stressed the need for sustained investment in storage, transportation, and last-mile delivery to ensure that increased production translates into wider consumption.
The regulator reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring market performance and supporting policies aimed at deepening domestic gas utilisation as part of Nigeria’s broader energy transition and clean cooking objectives.
