Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has approved petrol import permits covering about 830,000 metric tonnes for multiple companies ahead of the fourth quarter of 2026, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.

George Ene-Ita, spokesperson for the authority, confirmed the development to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday.

"Yes, petrol import permits were approved for Q4 2026 to ensure there're no supply gaps heading into the critical end-of-year period," Mr Ene-Ita said.

Companies reportedly granted the permits include Matrix Energy, A.A. Rano, AYM Shafa, NIPCO, Pinnacle Oil and Bono Energy.

The approvals were reportedly issued on 18 September, although details of the individual allocations to the ma...