Lagos ports have received five vessels carrying a total of 95,000 metric tonnes of petrol and diesel amid concerns about Nigeria’s fuel supply. The ships docked at Apapa and Tincan Island ports between Friday, March 27, and Sunday, March 29, 2026, according to the Nigerian Ports Authority.

The deliveries included:
Hudson – 22,000MT of diesel at New Oil Jetty, Apapa (March 27)
Kingis – 15,000MT of petrol at Lister Oil Jetty, Apapa (March 27)
Leste – 20,000MT of diesel at Bulk Oil Plant Terminal, Apapa (March 28)
Savanna – 16,000MT of petrol at Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Phase 3, Tincan Island (March 27)
Kobe – 22,000MT of diesel at KLT Phase 2, Tincan Island (March 29)

The arrivals follow the Federal Government’s decision to lift restrictions on fuel imports, issuing six new licences for petrol importation after concerns over supply amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Industry sources said trucks are returning to the ports to offload fuel after weeks of limited activity. A report by S&P Global showed that about 180,000MT of petrol roughly 243 million litres was approved for import by companies including Bono Energy, Pinnacle, AYM Shafa, Matrix, A.A. Rano, and NIPCO.

Earlier in March, the National Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) paused import licences, citing strong domestic production of 36.5 million litres per day. However, recent global disruptions created a supply gap, prompting the regulator to resume approvals.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said it may consider exporting its products if importation continues, arguing that the issuance of new import licences reduces the incentive to supply the local market.

The fuel shipments are expected to help stabilise supply in Lagos, but analysts warn that domestic availability remains vulnerable to international developments.