New data shows US buying 50% less crude oil from Nigeria

United States Slashes Nigerian Crude Imports By 47% As Trade Volumes Decline In January 2026

Data from U.S. trade authorities has shown a significant drop in crude oil imports from Nigeria, with volumes falling sharply in January 2026 compared to the previous month, signalling a shift in energy trade flows between both countries. According to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, crude oil imports from Nigeria declined to 1.664 million barrels in January from 3.149 million barrels recorded …

US cuts Nigerian crude imports by nearly 50% - Media Talk Africa

The United States reduced its purchase of Nigerian crude oil sharply in January 2026, with imports dropping by about 47.16 per cent month-on-month, according

New data shows US buying 50% less crude oil from Nigeria

The United States sharply reduced crude imports from Nigeria in January 2026 as global competition, shifting demand, and alternative suppliers reshaped trade flows.