NMDPRA reveals cooking gas exports persist despite local deficit in Nigeria

This occurred despite rising prices and supply shortages within Nigeria. Data from the Authority Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, Mr. Rabiu Umar, showed that local production significantly exceeded domestic supply, with the surplus volumes being exported as LPG or propane. For instance, in February 2026, production was 6,451 metric tonnes per day, while domestic supply was 4,084 metric tonnes, leaving an exportable balance of 2,367.17 metric tonnes.

Over the five-month period, a cumulative 7,954.55 metric tonnes per day were exported. The NMDPRA also noted that while local supply has improved, it still falls short of the national annual requirement of 1.42 million metric tonnes. The report highlighted that Chevron, a producer, exported all of its 148,222 metric tonnes of LPG output during the period, supplying nothing to the domestic market.

Other major producers like Nigeria LNG and Dangote Refinery also exported significant quantities of propane. Marketers imported 16,642.66 metric tonnes of LPG in the first 19 days of June to address domestic shortages and rising prices, as consumers face difficulties accessing supplies and are paying above indicative pricing benchmarks due to profiteering and distribut