The Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced the establishment of the Year 2026 Domestic Base Price (DBP) and applicable wholesale prices for natural gas supplied.
This new pricing regime, which took effect on April 1, 2026, is rooted in the regulatory framework provided by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 to ensure a market-based pricing system for Nigeria’s domestic gas market.
Under the new guidelines, the Authority has established the Domestic Base Price at **USD 2.18 per MMBtu.
The determination of this price is guided by several statutory principles, including the need to maintain a price level that encourages upstream producers to voluntarily supply natural gas to the domestic market.
The NMDPRA announced that specific wholesale prices have been set for various strategic sectors based on this new base price.
According to the statement, the Power Sector will receive gas at the base rate of USD 2.18 per MMBtu, while the Commercial Sector has been assigned a wholesale price of USD 2.68 per MMBtu.
Meanwhile Gas-Based Industries encompassing the production of Ammonia, Urea, Methanol, Polypropylene, and Low Sulphur Diesel, the pricing structure includes a floor price of USD 0.90 per MMBtu and a ceiling price of USD 2.18 per MMBtu, with the actual price calculated via the formula provided in the Fourth Schedule of the PIA.
Commenting, the NMDPRA Authority Chief Executive, Engr. Saidu A. Mohammed reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to transparency and the deepening of the domestic gas market.
He noted that the Authority seeks to create an investor-friendly environment that supports Nigeria’s industrial growth and energy security goals.