NaijaSabi Price Index
Diesel, kerosene and gas prices in Nigeria
Prices of diesel (AGO), kerosene (DPK), cooking gas (LPG) and CNG in Nigeria.
Diesel (AGO), per litre · Nigeria
₦3,277.47
Up 32%since Apr 2026 Checked May 2026
Latest prices in Nigeria
These prices were last checked on 27 August 2026 and may have changed since. Confirm before you buy.
| Fuel | Price | Change | Trend | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (AGO)per litreTrucks, large generators, heavy equipment | ₦3,277.47checked May 2026Up 32%since Apr 2026 | Up 32%since Apr 2026 | Trucks, large generators, heavy equipment | |
| Kerosene (DPK)per litreCooking (rural), lamps | ₦2,971.94checked May 2026No changesince Apr 2026 | No changesince Apr 2026 | Cooking (rural), lamps | |
| Cooking gas (LPG)per kgDomestic cooking | About ₦700 – ₦900checked 20 Apr | First check | Domestic cooking | |
| CNGper standard cubic metreCNG-converted vehicles and buses | ₦380Up 55%since 20 Apr | Up 55%since 20 Apr | CNG-converted vehicles and buses |
How the price has moved
₦3,277.47
See the numbers
| Checked | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | ₦3,277.47 | NBS Diesel Price Watch, May 2026 (reported by Tribune) (National average; highest Nasarawa N3,785.84, lowest Kogi N2,823.85) |
| Apr 2026 | ₦2,474.69 | NBS Diesel Price Watch (reported by Nairametrics) |
| Mar 2026 | ₦1,648.08 | NBS Diesel Price Watch (reported by Nairametrics) |
How these prices are checked
Approximate national prices from market reports compiled by NaijaSabi.
Every figure here was entered by a NaijaSabi editor together with the date it was checked and where it came from. Earlier checks are kept, so the history is complete. Prices vary between markets and sellers, so treat them as a guide and confirm before you buy.
Sources
- NADDC Director-General, price for cars and passenger buses (reported by Brand Spur) 1 check, latest 27 Aug
- NBS Diesel Price Watch, May 2026 (reported by Tribune) 1 check, latest 1 May
- NBS Household Kerosene Price Watch, May 2026 (reported by Tribune) 1 check, latest 1 May
- NaijaSabi fuel price guide (April 2026) 2 checks, latest 20 Apr
- NBS Diesel Price Watch (reported by Nairametrics) 2 checks, latest 1 Apr
- NBS Household Kerosene Price Watch (reported by Tribune) 1 check, latest 1 Apr
