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NNPC monthly revenue drops 12.8% to N4.34tn despite higher oil output
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) recorded a 12.8 per cent decline in monthly revenue in May 2026, generating N4.335 trillion compared with N4.971 trillion in April, despite improvements in crude oil and natural gas production. The company’s latest Monthly Report Summary also showed that Profit After Tax (PAT) [] The post NNPC monthly revenue drops 12.8 to N4.34tn despite higher oil output appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NDTV
· Jul 11, 2026
Global Oil Demand Is Heading For Its First Drop Since 2020. What's Driving It?
According to the AP report, global oil consumption in May fell by 5.3 million bpd from a year earlier to an average of 97.9 million barrels per day.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 4, 2026
Cooking gas price reduction update in Nigeria
The prices of liquefied petroleum gas, known as cooking gas, have continued to fall across parts of Nigeria after weeks of upsurge due to supply constraints. Checks across cooking gas retail outlets in Abuja showed that they have dropped by between N1450 and N1500 per kilogram from N1700 at AA Shafa and Ranoil in Dutse [] Cooking gas price reduction update in Nigeria
Arise News
· Jul 1, 2026
NNPC Posts ₦4.3tn May Revenue As Crude Production Rises To 1.73 Million Barrels Daily
NNPC Posts 4.3tn May Revenue, Records 1.73m Barrels Daily Crude Output as AKK, OB3 Gas Projects Near Completion
Legit.ng
· Jun 22, 2026
See more as NMDPRA reports petrol consumption at 46.3m litres daily in May
Nigeria’s petrol consumption averaged 46.3 million litres daily in May 2026, as domestic refineries improved fuel supply balance across the downstream sector.
Jamaica Observer
· Jul 1, 2026
Gas prices up $0.63, $0.65, diesel up $2.81
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 1, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam.90-octane will be sold for 201.21 per litre after a increase of 0.63, while 87-octane will be sold for 193.78, increase 0.65.Automotive Diesel will be sold for 204.06 after a 2.81 increase and ultra-low sulphur diesel will be sold for 219.03 per litre, up 1.49.Kerosene increased by 0.25 and will be sold for 186.15 per litre.Propane liquid petroleum will be sold for 76.07 per litre, up 3.00, and butane liquid petroleum will be sold for 84.54 per litre, down 3.00.Marketing companies and retailers will add their respective markups to these prices.
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Related coverage for "NNPC monthly revenue drops 12.8% to N4.34tn despite higher oil output": NDTV — Global Oil Demand Is Heading For Its First Drop Since 2020. What's Driving It?. Daily Post Nigeria — Cooking gas price reduction update in Nigeria. Arise News — NNPC Posts ₦4.3tn May Revenue As Crude Production Rises To 1.73 Million Barrels Daily. Legit.ng — See more as NMDPRA reports petrol consumption at 46.3m litres daily in May. Jamaica Observer — Gas prices up $0.63, $0.65, diesel up $2.81