Brent$108.170.06%
Brent crude at $108.83/bbl; Hormuz disruption continues.
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Nigeria

Africa
Stable
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Nigeria

Stable
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Nigeria, despite being an oil producer, faces significant vulnerability due to its lack of refining capacity, forcing expensive fuel imports that are now exacerbated by $108.83/bbl Brent crude. Gasoline prices are at $0.72/L, and with only 28 days of reserves, the nation is exposed to supply shocks, though its Hormuz exposure is low. The government's subsidy burden is likely increasing, straining public finances. The outlook suggests continued pressure on fuel prices and availability, potentially leading to social unrest if supply issues persist.

$0.72
Gasoline /L
+30.9% vs pre-war
28d
Reserves
4 weeks
+22.5%
Food Inflation
Risk: moderate
20%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: low

Fuel Prices

USD primary · NGN (₦) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: May 2, 2026

Gasoline
$0.72/L
₦991/L
+30.9% vs pre-war
Diesel
$0.62/L
₦853/L
+29.2% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.42/L
₦578/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$0.52/L
₦716/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $0.55/L · Diesel $0.48/L · Current prices are 30.9% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4₦703/L₦783/L₦863/L₦1013/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
NGN · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
28days
4 weeks
0.9 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
12days
2 weeks
0.4 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: Estimated from strategic reserves
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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
20%
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
Low
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
15%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+72%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+22.5%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
Moderate
FAO / WFP assessment

News: Nigeria

Nigeria's oil output hits 5-year high as production reaches 1.71 million bpd - Business Insider Africa
Nigeria's oil output hits 5-year high as production reaches 1.71 million bpd  Business Insider Africa
Google News·3d ago
Nigeria's Tinubu nominates new oil regulator in second leadership change in four months - Reuters
Nigeria's Tinubu nominates new oil regulator in second leadership change in four months  Reuters
Google News·2d ago
Nigeria Taps Ex-Dangote Exec to Head Oil Regulator After Tension - Bloomberg.com
Nigeria Taps Ex-Dangote Exec to Head Oil Regulator After Tension  Bloomberg.com
Google News·1d ago
Why is Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, facing the continent’s highest reported rise in fuel prices? - Peoples Dispatch
Why is Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, facing the continent’s highest reported rise in fuel prices?  Peoples Dispatch
Google News·25d ago
Tetracore sets new benchmark in Nigeria’s energy sector - Business News Nigeria
Tetracore sets new benchmark in Nigeria’s energy sector  Business News Nigeria
Google News·11h ago
Nigeria Wrestles With Hormuz Fallout - Energy Intelligence
Nigeria Wrestles With Hormuz Fallout  Energy Intelligence
Google News·1d ago
Oil price rise to highest since 2022. Fuel price go increase again? - BBC
Oil price rise to highest since 2022. Fuel price go increase again?  BBC
Google News·1d ago
The Unpaid Barrel: Why Nigeria Must Protect Oilfield Contractors Before Production Ambition Turns Hollow - Africa Oil+Gas Report
The Unpaid Barrel: Why Nigeria Must Protect Oilfield Contractors Before Production Ambition Turns Hollow  Africa Oil+Gas Report
Google News·2h ago
Nigeria’s Jet Fuel Price Surge Impact on Ticket Prices, Airline Operations, and Regional Air Travel: All You Need To Know - Travel And Tour World
Nigeria’s Jet Fuel Price Surge Impact on Ticket Prices, Airline Operations, and Regional Air Travel: All You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World
Google News·16h ago
Labor Movement Decries Rising Inflation as Nigeria Celebrates May 1 - Truth Nigeria
Labor Movement Decries Rising Inflation as Nigeria Celebrates May 1  Truth Nigeria
Google News·12h ago

Government Response

Moderate response

Last updated: April 2026

  • Dangote Refinery ramped to 500,000 b/d to reduce refined product imports
  • NNPC emergency crude swap agreements with international refiners
  • Fuel subsidy partially reinstated for PMS (petrol) after public protests
  • Naira-denominated crude sales to local refiners to reduce dollar demand
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Flight Disruption Risk

Moderate

Jet fuel prices have risen ~38% above pre-war levels globally. Expect fuel surcharges on most international routes. No specific disruption data available for this country.

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Inbound Supply Ships

IntelligenceFull manifest →
Nigeria is a major oil producer but imports refined products. Refinery capacity at 20% of nameplate capacity.
1 Products
NORDIC ANNE
Gasoline · from Antwerp, Belgium
ETA 8d (10 May)
42,000t DWT
1 vessel en route

Crisis Summary

Risk LevelStable
Hormuz Exposurelow
CurrencyNGN (₦)
RegionAfrica
Data SourcesIEA · EIA · FAO · WFP
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Data: IEA, EIA, World Bank, FAO, GlobalPetrolPrices.com · Updated daily

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