The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that the average retail price of Household Kerosene (HHK) paid by consumers in Nigeria stood at N2,971.94 per litre in May 2026. This figure represents a marginal decline of 0.17% compared to N2,976.94 recorded in April 2026. However, on a year-on-year basis, the average price per litre increased by 36.62% from N2,175.29 recorded in May 2025.
State-by-State Analysis of Kerosene Prices
A state-by-state analysis revealed significant disparities in kerosene prices across Nigeria. Sokoto recorded the highest average price at N3,984.09 per litre in May 2026, followed by Jigawa at N3,824.68 and Taraba at N3,595.64. Conversely, Bayelsa recorded the lowest average price at N2,018.79 per litre, followed by Kogi at N2,348.81 and Ekiti at N2,511.31.
Top 10 States with Highest Average Kerosene Prices (Per Litre)
- Sokoto - N3,984.09
- Jigawa - N3,824.68
- Taraba - N3,595.64
- Kebbi - N3,523.50
- Zamfara - N3,415.06
- Niger - N3,214.54
- Lagos - N3,185.71
- Katsina - N3,130.41
- Edo - N3,124.94
- Oyo - N3,069.11
Bottom 10 States with Lowest Average Kerosene Prices (Per Litre)
- Bayelsa - N2,018.79
- Kogi - N2,348.81
- Ekiti - N2,511.31
- Kwara - N2,537.74
- Yobe - N2,633.51
- Kano - N2,709.56
- Enugu - N2,731.04
- Imo - N2,739.35
- Benue - N2,743.37
- Kaduna - N2,814.56
Kerosene Prices by Gallon
The average retail price of Household Kerosene per gallon stood at N11,949.39 in May 2026, representing a 10.80% decline from N13,396.23 recorded in April 2026. On a year-on-year basis, the price increased by 40.88% from N8,482.22 recorded in May 2025. Sokoto recorded the highest average price per gallon at N15,928.39, followed by Kebbi at N15,855.73 and Niger at N14,465.43. Bayelsa recorded the lowest average price per gallon at N7,084.56, followed by Ekiti at N9,300.92 and Kwara at N9,419.85.
Top 10 States with Highest Average Kerosene Prices (Per Gallon)
- Sokoto - N15,928.39
- Kebbi - N15,855.73
- Niger - N14,465.43
- Lagos - N14,335.68
- Taraba - N14,180.37
- Edo - N14,062.24
- Nasarawa - N13,822.49
- Katsina - N13,886.84
- Akwa Ibom - N13,638.96
- Jigawa - N13,211.07
Bottom 10 States with Lowest Average Kerosene Prices (Per Gallon)
- Bayelsa - N7,084.56
- Ekiti - N9,300.92
- Kwara - N9,419.85
- Rivers - N9,570.76
- Kogi - N9,569.65
- Yobe - N9,850.79
- Enugu - N10,289.69
- Anambra - N10,369.38
- Cross River - N10,384.12
- Abuja - N10,575.28
Zonal Analysis of Kerosene Prices
On a zonal basis, the North-West recorded the highest average Household Kerosene price at N3,343.12 per litre. The North-East followed with N3,004.30, while the South-South recorded the lowest average price at N2,777.76 per litre. For kerosene sold per gallon, the North-West also recorded the highest average price at N13,444.05, followed by the North-East at N12,519.36. The South-East recorded the lowest average price per gallon at N11,032.42.
The NBS data was collected from sample outlets across all 774 local government areas in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with over 10,000 respondents surveyed. The report highlights the continued burden on households relying on kerosene for cooking and lighting, with prices remaining significantly higher than the previous year.
