Kerosene price jumps 22% month-on-month to N2,977 per litre in April 2026
By Aboki Forex —
The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that Nigerians paid an average of N2,976.94 per litre of Household Kerosene in April 2026. This represents a 22.49% increase from N2,430.38 recorded in March 2026.
On a year-on-year basis, the price rose by 34.12% from N2,219.69 in April 2025. The data is contained in the latest energy price watch report tracking retail prices of petroleum products across the country.
State analysis
Sokoto recorded the highest average retail price per litre at N3,965.10. Kebbi followed at N3,808.75, and Lagos at N3,790.90.
Bayelsa recorded the lowest average price at N1,815.40 per litre. Kogi came next at N1,982.02, while Yobe posted N2,235.00.
Zonal breakdown
The North-West recorded the highest average price per litre at N3,437.15. The North-East followed at N2,987.65. The South-East recorded the lowest at N2,674.61.
Gallon prices
For gallon measurement, the average retail price stood at N13,396.23 in April 2026. This is up 22.49% from N10,936.71 in March 2026 and 61.50% higher than N8,294.98 in April 2025.
Sokoto again led with N17,842.96 per gallon. Kebbi followed at N17,139.38, and Lagos at N17,059.05. Bayelsa recorded the lowest at N8,169.28, followed by Kogi at N8,919.09 and Yobe at N10,060.99.
On a zonal basis, the North-West recorded the highest average gallon price at N15,467.16. The South-East posted the lowest at N12,035.73.
Petrol prices also rise
Earlier, the NBS reported that the average retail price for Premium Motor Spirit stood at N1,532.93 in April 2026. This represents a 23.69% increase from N1,239.33 in April 2025 and an 18.97% month-on-month rise from N1,288.54 in March 2026.