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Nigeria’s diesel market shifts as modular refineries supply 648,000 litres of AGO dailyEdo Refinery leads in efficiency, achieving 91.66% capacity utilisation and supplying all output locallyDespite shutdowns at some refineries, the modular sector demonstrates potential to reduce reliance on imports
Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.
Nigeria’s diesel market is witnessing a gradual shift as three modular refineries ramp up production, supplying a combined 648,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) daily and emerging as new competitors to larger refining players, including Dangote Refinery.
According to performance data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and reviewed by Petroleumprice.ng, the country’s modular refining segment maintained steady output in May 2026 despite operational setbacks at some facilities.
Nigerian refineries compete with Dangote Refinery in diesel output. Credit: Bloomberg/ContributorSource: Getty Images
Edo Refinery leads in efficiency
Among the three active modular
