Airlines get 749m litres jet fuel amid supply swings

Between January and August 2026, airlines in Nigeria received a total of approximately 749.2 million litres of aviation fuel, according to an analysis of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority's monthly fact sheet. Domestic deliveries fluctuated significantly during this period, with daily supplies ranging from 1.6 million litres in February to 3.1 million litres in August.

The average daily supply of aviation fuel for the eight-month period was about 3.1 million litres, although this figure varied considerably. The supply disruptions have had a significant impact on airline operations, with flight scheduling and air travel costs being affected. Recent disruptions that stranded passengers, particularly in Abuja, have been linked to debt airlines owe fuel marketers, as well as the rising cost of Jet A1 aviation fuel.

The price of aviation fuel peaked at N3,500 per litre during the Middle East crisis, but has since stabilized around N2,500.