The price of household kerosene in Nigeria rose by 41 per cent in June compared with the same month last year, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

The NBS stated that the average retail price per litre paid by consumers in June 2025 was ₦2,192.63, up from ₦1,555.11 in June 2024. Month-on-month, kerosene rose by 0.80 per cent compared to ₦2,175.29 recorded in May 2025.

On a state-by-state basis, Kaduna recorded 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 in Abia (₦1,659.35), Oyo (₦1,766.12) and Bayelsa (₦1,796.46).

By regional profile, the South-South recorded the highest average retail price per litre at ₦2,336.69, followed by the North-West at ₦2,238.71. The South-West reported the lowest 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.