By Chibuzor Alli
Nigeria oil output reached about 306.99 million barrels of crude oil and condensate between March and August 2026, according to data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.
The figures showed that combined crude oil and condensate production averaged approximately 1.67 million barrels per day during the six-month period.
Production increased steadily from March through June before easing slightly in July and August.
Nigeria Oil Output Climbs From March to June
NUPRC data showed that Nigeria oil output stood at 1.56 million barrels per day in March, translating to approximately 48.49 million barrels for the month.
Production rose to 1.66 million barrels per day in April, resulting in about 49.90 million barrels. In May, output increased further to 1.70 million barrels per day, equivalent to approximately 52.72 million barrels.
June recorded the highest daily production rate during the period, with combined crude oil and condensate output reaching 1.74 million barrels per day.
Based on 30 days of production, June’s output amounted to approximately 52.06 million barrels.
Output Eases After June Peak
Production declined slightly in July, when Nigeria recorded an average of 1.67 million barrels per day, translating to about 51.80 million barrels.
Output remained broadly stable in August, rising marginally to 1.68 million barrels per day and generating approximately 52.01 million barrels.
The monthly figures put total production at about 306.99 million barrels between March and August.
March was the lowest-producing month during the period, while June delivered the highest daily production rate.
Oil Production Recovery Adds 171,298 Barrels Per Day
The recovery in Nigeria oil output was reflected in the increase from 1.56 million barrels per day in March to 1.74 million barrels per day in June.
That represents an increase of approximately 171,298 barrels per day over the period.
Although production fell from the June peak, output in both July and August remained above the March level.
The figures indicate that the improvement was sustained despite the decline recorded after June.
Crude Oil Makes Up Most of Production
The NUPRC data also showed that crude oil accounted for approximately 1.50 million barrels per day of Nigeria’s average production during the six-month period.
Condensate contributed an estimated 180,000 barrels per day.
On an annualised basis, maintaining an average combined production rate of about 1.67 million barrels per day for 12 months would translate to more than 600 million barrels of output.
Nigeria Production Aligns With OPEC Quota
The data indicated that Nigeria’s average crude oil production was in line with its stated Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries quota of 1.50 million barrels per day.
This represents full compliance with the stated quota during the period.
The production figures are important for Nigeria because the government continues to rely heavily on crude oil production for foreign exchange earnings and public revenue.
NUPRC Tracks Efforts to Raise Oil Output
The latest Nigeria oil output figures come as the country continues efforts to increase upstream production and address challenges affecting the petroleum industry.
Measures have focused on issues including crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, operational disruptions and other constraints affecting production.
The NUPRC continues to monitor production from oil fields and operators as Nigeria seeks to increase output and maximise revenue from its petroleum resources.
Overall, the March-to-August figures showed a clear improvement in production from the March level, although output in July and August remained below the June peak.
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