Kerosene prices in Nigeria have climbed again, with fresh data confirming a steep 41 percent rise within a year – www.naijnaira.com reports.
The National Bureau of Statistics revealed that Nigerians paid an average of ₦2,192.63 per litre in June 2025, compared with ₦1,555.11 recorded in June 2024.
In a month-to-month breakdown, the report showed a slight increase from ₦2,175.29 in May 2025, signaling a continued upward movement.
Kaduna residents bore the heaviest burden at ₦2,681.58 per litre, closely followed by Delta and Edo, both averaging over ₦2,580.
Households in Abia enjoyed the lowest average at ₦1,659.35, while Oyo and Bayelsa also stayed under ₦1,800 per litre.
By regional figures, the South-South zone led the price chart at ₦2,336.69, while the South-West region had the lowest average at ₦2,065.38.
The cost per gallon also jumped significantly, hitting ₦8,684.15 in June, a 52.39 percent spike from ₦5,698.68 a year earlier.
Compared to May 2025, gallon prices rose by 2.38 percent, moving up from ₦8,482.22.
Edo topped gallon prices at ₦10,321.63, while Delta and Kebbi also crossed the ₦9,700 mark.
The cheapest gallon prices came from Abia at ₦6,737.40, Oyo at ₦7,064.48, and Bayelsa at ₦7,185.83.
Across geopolitical zones, the South-South averaged the highest gallon cost at ₦9,103.18, while the South-West maintained the lowest at ₦8,261.53.
“Kerosene remains a vital household fuel in Nigeria,” the NBS stressed, pointing out that many low-income families depend on it for cooking and lighting.
The bureau noted its findings were based on data collected from over 10,000 respondents and outlets across all 774 local government areas, with strict verification checks.
Families already dealing with rising food and transportation bills now face extra pressure from the sharp increase in kerosene.
Article updated 5 days ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
