The official survey and the current market, side by side. The National Bureau of Statistics publishes diesel prices months in arrears, so the figure it reports and the price at the pump are rarely the same number — sometimes higher, sometimes lower. Both are shown here, each with its date and its source. Nothing on this page is an estimate.
National Bureau of Statistics, Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) Price Watch — the most recent release available. Average retail price paid by consumers, naira per litre, 37 states.
| State | ₦/L | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasarawa | ₦3,785.84 | +34.30% | +88.67% |
| Plateau | ₦3,576.40 | +34.69% | +62.45% |
| Ebonyi | ₦3,574.75 | +29.80% | +133.08% |
| Kaduna | ₦3,535.84 | +38.54% | +78.60% |
| Sokoto | ₦3,514.16 | +36.71% | +134.28% |
| Taraba | ₦3,489.20 | +29.00% | +79.85% |
| Jigawa | ₦3,442.98 | +39.28% | +108.01% |
| Rivers | ₦3,428.72 | +39.24% | +84.30% |
| Osun | ₦3,421.32 | +30.74% | +85.63% |
| Yobe | ₦3,395.00 | +26.06% | +108.54% |
| Cross River | ₦3,388.85 | +37.92% | +67.08% |
| Anambra | ₦3,365.49 | +24.91% | +147.28% |
| FCT | ₦3,319.39 | +33.15% | +84.39% |
| Edo | ₦3,314.35 | +25.54% | +68.87% |
| Oyo | ₦3,307.16 | +31.88% | +101.21% |
| Kano | ₦3,302.96 | +32.98% | +62.81% |
| Adamawa | ₦3,275.43 | +21.99% | +39.36% |
| Zamfara | ₦3,251.43 | +39.11% | +107.79% |
| Akwa Ibom | ₦3,249.96 | +30.17% | +95.05% |
| Ogun | ₦3,249.56 | +33.95% | +116.00% |
| Borno | ₦3,226.67 | +27.80% | +123.00% |
| Abia | ₦3,215.38 | +33.66% | +85.88% |
| Ekiti | ₦3,208.23 | +36.36% | +106.81% |
| Delta | ₦3,198.64 | +34.44% | +87.04% |
| Gombe | ₦3,192.08 | +27.95% | +130.48% |
| Imo | ₦3,171.96 | +32.97% | +96.28% |
| Niger | ₦3,167.46 | +30.33% | +63.88% |
| Bauchi | ₦3,160.04 | +25.61% | +70.54% |
| Enugu | ₦3,157.44 | +34.79% | +64.36% |
| Lagos | ₦3,150.45 | +37.38% | +116.04% |
| Kwara | ₦3,136.14 | +37.57% | +84.39% |
| Katsina | ₦3,131.71 | +38.01% | +64.60% |
| Bayelsa | ₦3,131.63 | +32.19% | +63.49% |
| Ondo | ₦3,028.60 | +30.70% | +129.72% |
| Kebbi | ₦3,016.14 | +38.34% | +71.96% |
| Benue | ₦2,961.33 | +28.21% | +21.29% |
| Kogi | ₦2,823.85 | +28.78% | +107.64% |
Recent coverage from Nigerian outlets. Individual reports, each attributed to its source and date — not a survey, and not an average.
The estimated landing cost of diesel in Nigeria has reached N1,917.82 per litre, nearing N2,000, due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. This increase may lead to higher prices for consumers and businesses reliant on diesel.
Legit.ng
US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy facilities. This statement follows Trump's criticism of Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries and comes amid rising global diesel prices attributed to the ongoing conflict.
Sun Nigeria
Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cease attacks on Russian diesel facilities, citing global fuel shortages. Trump emphasized that these strikes are detrimental to the world economy, particularly as diesel prices in the U.S. reach record highs.
Sun Nigeria
The CEO of Panama Hotel stated that rising power costs are the biggest threat to hotel businesses in Nigeria, significantly impacting operational expenses and customer pricing. Diesel costs account for 50% of expenses, leading to challenges in maintaining service quality.
Punch Newspapers
Diesel prices in the United States have surpassed $6 per gallon, driven by global supply disruptions. In Nigeria, diesel prices have also risen, exceeding ₦2,000 per litre, influenced by higher depot prices and increased crude costs.
The Will
Nigerian petroleum marketers have adjusted wholesale petrol prices as Brent crude oil surpassed $107 per barrel. Prices remained stable in Lagos, while some operators in Port Harcourt and Warri made minor adjustments. Diesel prices also saw significant changes, with some operators increasing rates.
Legit.ng
Price per litre, averaged across all states in each NBS release.
| May 2026 | ₦3,277.47 | +32.4% |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | ₦2,474.69 | +50.2% |
| March 2026 | ₦1,648.08 | +16.0% |
| February 2026 | ₦1,420.17 | +4.3% |
| January 2026 | ₦1,361.57 | -2.9% |
| December 2025 | ₦1,401.63 | -0.6% |
| November 2025 | ₦1,409.61 | +0.8% |
| October 2025 | ₦1,398.57 | +9.5% |
| September 2025 | ₦1,277.81 | -17.7% |
| August 2025 | ₦1,551.88 | -13.3% |
| July 2025 | ₦1,789.45 | -1.3% |
| June 2025 | ₦1,813.81 | +3.2% |
| May 2025 | ₦1,758.26 | +2.1% |
| April 2025 | ₦1,722.45 | +7.7% |
| March 2025 | ₦1,599.30 | +6.5% |
| February 2025 | ₦1,501.05 | -0.0% |
| January 2025 | ₦1,501.58 | +3.7% |
| December 2024 | ₦1,447.62 | — |
Official figures: National Bureau of Statistics, Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) Price Watch, for the month shown. NBS publishes in arrears, so these are not today’s prices.
Reported figures are quoted from named outlets on the dates shown and link to the original coverage. They are not combined into a single current price.
