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Diesel import into Nigeria increases by 22.66 percent

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The import of Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) into Nigeria increased by 22.66 percent to 4.94 billion liters in 2023 from 4 billion liters in 2022.

The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its latest Petroleum Products Distribution Data released recently.

The data also showed that 109.39 million liters of Diesel were locally produced in 2023, compared to 102.47 million liters reported in 2022.

This represents a 6.76 percent growth rate in locally produced diesel in Nigeria.

Comparatively, Nigeria heavily depends on the import of diesel to meet its consumption demand based on the NBS data for 2023.

On the other hand, the Data also showed that the import of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) dropped 13.77 percent to 20.30 billion liters in 2023 compared to 23.54 billion liters in 2022.

Recall that in April 2024, Dangote Refinery commenced the domestic sale of diesel in Nigeria.

Diesel import into Nigeria increases by 22.66 percent

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