Nigeria by the numbers

The naira has weakened 0.4% against the US dollar over the last 30 days

CBN official central rate: ₦1,326 per dollar on 11 September 2026, ₦1,332 on 12 October 2026.

The naira has strengthened 7.4% against the US dollar since 2 January 2026

CBN official central rate: ₦1,430 per dollar on 2 January 2026, ₦1,332 on 12 October 2026.

Kerosene prices rose in 21 of 37 states in May 2026

The biggest rise was in Anambra (+23.9%); the biggest fall in Bauchi (−19.2%). Month-on-month change as published by NBS.

Petrol prices rose in 37 of 37 states in May 2026

The biggest rise was in Enugu (+9.8%). Month-on-month change as published by NBS.

Kerosene was dearest in Sokoto (₦3,984 a litre) and cheapest in Bayelsa (₦2,019) in May 2026

Buyers in Sokoto paid 97.4% more than in Bayelsa. NBS average prices across 36 states and the FCT.

Diesel was dearest in Nasarawa (₦3,786 a litre) and cheapest in Kogi (₦2,824) in May 2026

Buyers in Nasarawa paid 34.1% more than in Kogi. NBS average prices across 36 states and the FCT.

Petrol was dearest in Edo (₦1,723 a litre) and cheapest in Adamawa (₦1,470) in May 2026

Buyers in Edo paid 17.2% more than in Adamawa. NBS average prices across 36 states and the FCT.

Diesel prices rose in 37 of 37 states in May 2026

The biggest rise was in Jigawa (+39.3%). Month-on-month change as published by NBS.

Cooking gas (12.5kg) prices rose in 35 of 37 states in April 2026

The biggest rise was in Ondo (+32.5%); the biggest fall in Kaduna (−3.2%). Month-on-month change as published by NBS.

A 12.5kg cylinder of cooking gas was dearest in Katsina (₦25,597 a cylinder) and cheapest in Ogun (₦19,564) in April 2026

Buyers in Katsina paid 30.8% more than in Ogun. NBS average prices across 36 states and the FCT.

Fresh ginger cost 5.8% more in May 2026 than in April 2026

NBS national average price. It was 7.3% higher than a year earlier. Dearest in Bayelsa, cheapest in Borno.

Frozen titus cost 20.6% more in May 2026 than in April 2026

NBS national average price. It was 27.4% higher than a year earlier. Dearest in Kwara, cheapest in Adamawa.

Fresh onions cost 158.7% more in Abia than in Nasarawa in May 2026

The widest gaps between the dearest and cheapest state among the 42 foods NBS tracks.

Sweet potatoes cost 206.2% more in Delta than in Plateau in May 2026

The widest gaps between the dearest and cheapest state among the 42 foods NBS tracks.

Loose white maize cost 205.9% more in Bayelsa than in Adamawa in May 2026

The widest gaps between the dearest and cheapest state among the 42 foods NBS tracks.

Fresh tomatoes cost 32.5% more in May 2026 than in April 2026

NBS national average price. It was 12.1% higher than a year earlier. Dearest in Lagos, cheapest in Ekiti.

An okada ride cost most in Kaduna (₦1,721 a drop) and least in Adamawa (₦761) in May 2026

Riders in Kaduna paid 126% more than in Adamawa. NBS average fares across 36 states and the FCT.

An intercity bus journey cost most in Ondo (₦11,080 a person) and least in Kwara (₦7,969) in May 2026

Riders in Ondo paid 39% more than in Kwara. NBS average fares across 36 states and the FCT.

A bus ride within a city cost most in Zamfara (₦1,879 a drop) and least in Abia (₦890) in May 2026

Riders in Zamfara paid 111.1% more than in Abia. NBS average fares across 36 states and the FCT.