Nigeria exports N105bn petrol to Togo in Q1 2026

The value of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) exported from Nigeria to Togo rose to N105.5 billion in the first three months of 2026.

Data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics’ foreign trade report showed that petrol ranked among Nigeria’s major exports to the neighbouring country during the review period, alongside diesel, jet fuel and crude oil.

The figures emerged as discussions continue over fuel movements within the sub-region following claims that petroleum products refined in Nigeria are being traded through offshore facilities in Lomé, Togo, before returning to the Nigerian market.

Industry analysts say the trend reflects the increasing influence of local refining on regional fuel supply chains, particularly since the commencement of large-scale production at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

According to the trade data, diesel exports to Togo were valued at N278.36 billion, while kerosene-type jet fuel exports stood at N273.18 billion. Crude oil exports were valued at N220.14 billion during the same period.

Recent remarks by international energy market analysts suggested that the Lomé offshore hub has become a major trans-shipment centre for petroleum products distributed across West Africa due to port limitations in several countries within the region.

However, Dangote Refinery has strongly rejected suggestions that its products are exported for the purpose of being re-imported into Nigeria.

The company described such claims as commercially illogical, insisting that its contracts prohibit resale into the Nigerian market and that additional shipping costs would make such transactions unattractive.

The refinery maintained that its objective remains strengthening domestic fuel supply and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products.