Why Nigerian refineries may face crude oil supply shortfall from NNPC

  • Nigeria’s refineries may face a drought of crude oil supply as NNPC continues to battle crude swap loans
  • The NNPC has reportedly pledged 272,500 barrels daily of crude oil in several oil swap deals, which may affect local supplies
  • Experts believe that the development could lead to crude oil supply challenges for the three functional refineries in Nigeria

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited may continue servicing debt related to its crude-for-loan deal until 2029 as the demand for oil by local refineries rises.