According to recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the price of household kerosene in Nigeria increased by 41% in June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
The NBS reported that consumers paid an average of ₦2,192.63 per litre in June 2025, up from ₦1,555.11 in June 2024. On a monthly basis, the price rose slightly by 0.80%, from ₦2,175.29 in May 2025.
Among the states, Kaduna had the highest average price at ₦2,681.58 per litre, followed by Delta at ₦2,580.64 and Edo at ₦2,580.41. The lowest prices were recorded in Abia (₦1,659.35), Oyo (₦1,766.12), and Bayelsa (₦1,796.46).
Regionally, the South-South posted the highest average price at ₦2,336.69, trailed by the North-West at ₦2,238.71. The South-West had the lowest average regional price at ₦2,065.38.
For kerosene sold by the gallon, the average price in June was ₦8,684.15, representing a 52.39 per cent increase from ₦5,698.68 in June 2024. It also rose 2.38 per cent from ₦8,482.22 in May 2025.
Edo recorded the highest gallon price at ₦10,321.63, ahead of Delta (₦9,850.00) and Kebbi (₦9,723.15). Abia again had the lowest price at ₦6,737.40, followed by Oyo (₦7,064.48) and Bayelsa (₦7,185.83).
Across zones, the South-South reported the highest average gallon price at ₦9,103.18, followed by the North-East at ₦8,884.45. The South-West again recorded the lowest with ₦8,261.53.
Kerosene remains a vital household fuel in Nigeria, particularly in low-income communities, where it is widely used for cooking and lighting. The steep year-on-year increase adds pressure on household budgets already strained by rising food and transport costs.
The NBS said data was collected from over 10,000 respondents and outlets across all 774 local governments, with verification checks conducted by its audit team.
