The official survey and the current market, side by side. The National Bureau of Statistics publishes petrol prices months in arrears, so the figure it reports and the figure 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, PMS Price Watch — the most recent release available. Average retail price paid by consumers, naira per litre, 37 states.
| State | Price per litre | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edo | ₦1,722.91 | +7.97% | +68.91% |
| Bauchi | ₦1,715.47 | +7.95% | +62.80% |
| Benue | ₦1,698.57 | +7.32% | +68.29% |
| Gombe | ₦1,686.37 | +6.29% | +70.34% |
| Delta | ₦1,667.68 | +4.96% | +56.25% |
| Yobe | ₦1,665.91 | +4.18% | +75.25% |
| Abia | ₦1,653.91 | +6.20% | +56.17% |
| Jigawa | ₦1,650.99 | +4.99% | +53.01% |
| Taraba | ₦1,647.94 | +4.21% | +67.64% |
| Oyo | ₦1,639.97 | +5.44% | +57.99% |
| Ebonyi | ₦1,633.38 | +6.24% | +54.07% |
| Akwa Ibom | ₦1,629.08 | +2.74% | +57.64% |
| Plateau | ₦1,623.76 | +2.72% | +63.84% |
| Kano | ₦1,607.27 | +1.77% | +62.65% |
| FCT | ₦1,602.64 | +3.15% | +55.63% |
| Zamfara | ₦1,602.12 | +2.42% | +46.55% |
| Ondo | ₦1,598.70 | +1.60% | +47.55% |
| Ekiti | ₦1,598.56 | +3.28% | +59.66% |
| Ogun | ₦1,598.32 | +4.49% | +57.76% |
| Imo | ₦1,592.34 | +1.22% | +61.19% |
| Bayelsa | ₦1,591.38 | +3.55% | +58.19% |
| Rivers | ₦1,580.76 | +0.09% | +61.03% |
| Nasarawa | ₦1,576.12 | +1.89% | +58.88% |
| Kaduna | ₦1,573.46 | +2.57% | +54.14% |
| Enugu | ₦1,570.23 | +9.79% | +48.89% |
| Lagos | ₦1,561.22 | +5.05% | +44.95% |
| Kwara | ₦1,555.67 | +1.29% | +49.86% |
| Kebbi | ₦1,554.94 | +3.59% | +52.18% |
| Cross River | ₦1,551.21 | +2.45% | +55.04% |
| Borno | ₦1,551.07 | +5.08% | +49.87% |
| Niger | ₦1,538.33 | +9.58% | +55.22% |
| Osun | ₦1,537.00 | +1.00% | +44.92% |
| Kogi | ₦1,534.32 | +4.07% | +55.51% |
| Anambra | ₦1,519.72 | +0.26% | +40.18% |
| Sokoto | ₦1,489.33 | +6.07% | +35.39% |
| Katsina | ₦1,470.63 | +4.58% | +48.22% |
| Adamawa | ₦1,469.83 | +3.69% | +39.53% |
Recent coverage from Nigerian outlets. Individual reports, each attributed to its source and date — not a survey, and not an average.
Petrol prices have surged to N1,395 per litre following a price hike by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which increased its gantry price to N1,350 per litre. This marks the fourth increase since August, driven by rising international crude oil prices.
Punch Newspapers
Dangote Refinery has increased petrol prices by N85, marking a 6.7% rise due to escalating international crude oil prices and higher replacement costs. The new price of N1,350 per litre may lead to further price adjustments across the market.
Daily TrustThe Presidency criticized Atiku Abubakar's proposal for a crude subsidy to local refineries, referencing a failed similar policy during Olusegun Obasanjo's presidency. Otega Ogra highlighted poor refinery utilization rates from 2001 to 2004 to support the argument against the proposal.
Naijanews
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice-President and ADC presidential candidate, proposed restoring fuel subsidy to support local refineries and reduce production costs for domestically refined fuel, aiming to lower petrol prices and improve affordability for Nigerians.
Naijanews
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the gantry price of petrol from N1,265 to N1,350 per litre, effective September 12, 2026. This marks the fourth price hike since August 21, totaling an increase of N185 per litre in 22 days.
Punch Newspapers
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has pledged to restore fuel subsidy if elected in the 2027 presidential election, aiming to enhance local production and increase disposable income for Nigerians.
Daily Post
Averaged across all states in each NBS release.
| May 2026 | ₦1,596.25 | +4.1% |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | ₦1,532.93 | +19.0% |
| March 2026 | ₦1,288.54 | +22.5% |
| February 2026 | ₦1,051.47 | +1.4% |
| January 2026 | ₦1,037.41 | -1.1% |
| December 2025 | ₦1,048.63 | -1.2% |
| November 2025 | ₦1,061.35 | +0.9% |
| October 2025 | ₦1,052.31 | +6.5% |
| August 2025 | ₦988.25 | -3.7% |
| July 2025 | ₦1,025.91 | -1.3% |
| June 2025 | ₦1,038.93 | +1.0% |
| May 2025 | ₦1,028.75 | -16.9% |
| April 2025 | ₦1,237.81 | -1.9% |
| March 2025 | ₦1,262.30 | +1.4% |
| February 2025 | ₦1,244.70 | -1.0% |
| January 2025 | ₦1,257.12 | +5.6% |
| December 2024 | ₦1,190.01 | -2.1% |
| November 2024 | ₦1,215.06 | — |
Official figures: National Bureau of Statistics, Premium Motor Spirit 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.
