Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose to nearly 307 million barrels between March and August 2026, according to data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.

The figures indicate an average combined output of about 1.67 million barrels per day during the six-month period, with production reaching its highest daily rate in June.

Nigeria recorded 1.56 million barrels per day in March, equivalent to about 48.49 million barrels for the month.

Output increased to 1.66 million barrels per day in April, while May recorded 1.70 million barrels per day. Production climbed further to 1.74 million barrels per day in June, making it the strongest month during the period.

However, production eased to 1.67 million barrels per day in July before edging up slightly to 1.68 million barrels per day in August.

The monthly figures put total crude oil and condensate production at approximately 306.99 million barrels between March and August.

Crude oil accounted for an average of about 1.50 million barrels per day, while condensate contributed roughly 180,000 barrels per day during the period.

The increase from March’s 1.56 million barrels per day to June’s 1.74 million barrels per day represented a rise of about 171,000 barrels per day.

The production figures also placed Nigeria’s average crude oil output around its stated OPEC quota of 1.50 million barrels per day.

Nigeria has been seeking to raise crude production as the Federal Government works to strengthen revenue and foreign exchange earnings from the petroleum sector.

Efforts to improve output have included measures targeting crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and other operational challenges affecting production.