Nigeria saw its crude oil output climb to 1.56 million barrels daily throughout June 2026. This performance officially eclipsed the nation’s OPEC-mandated quota and represents the highest production volume observed in over six years.
Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, via spokesperson Eniola Akinkuotu, indicates that this achievement marks four straight months of rising output. The total production for the month reached an average of 1,735,398 barrels per day when including condensates. Specifically, the crude oil portion accounted for 1.56 million barrels, which is 104 percent of the 1.5 million barrel quota assigned by OPEC.
This 1.56 million barrel daily average is the highest volume Nigeria has reached since April 2020, spanning a total of 74 months. At its peak in June, the country reached 1.89 million barrels per day of combined production. The commission noted that these results bolster confidence in reaching the national goal of two million barrels daily. Officials credited the growth to consistent asset performance and a lack of significant pipeline interference, which allowed for better operational efficiency and improved evacuation processes.
