Petrol prices in Nigeria increased by 22.55% in March 2026, averaging ₦1,288.54 per liter. Anambra recorded the highest price at ₦1,441.22, while Lagos had the lowest at ₦1,162.71. Diesel prices also rose, reflecting broader trends in fuel costs.
In March 2026, petrol prices in Nigeria increased by 22.55%, with Anambra recording the highest average retail price at ₦1,441.22. Diesel prices also rose by 3.05%, averaging ₦1,648.08 per litre. The report was published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Petrol prices in Nigeria rose to N1,288.54 per litre in March 2026, marking a 22.55% increase from February. Anambra recorded the highest average price, while Lagos had the lowest. Diesel prices also increased significantly, impacting transport costs and inflation.
