Petrol and diesel prices in Nigeria
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Compiled from official government and open-data fuel price publications for Nigeria. Every figure on this page is available through our free JSON API.
Current fuel prices in Nigeria
- RON 95 1,078 NGN/L $0.782/L · $2.96/gal -13.1% in 30 days
- RON 98 1,185 NGN/L $0.860/L · $3.25/gal -13.1% in 30 days
- Diesel 1,443 NGN/L $1.05/L · $3.96/gal -12.5% in 30 days
How fuel prices have moved in Nigeria
| Fuel | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON 95 | -13.1% | -8.6% | +16.5% |
| RON 98 | -13.1% | -8.7% | +16.4% |
| Diesel | -12.5% | -3.8% | +25.5% |
Fuel price history for Nigeria
The last 20 published updates, in NGN per litre. We hold 20 readings for Nigeria, back to 27 June 2016.
| Date | RON 95 | RON 98 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,078 | 1,185 | 1,443 | |
| 1,127 | 1,239 | 1,476 | |
| 1,176 | 1,293 | 1,485 | |
| 1,179 | 1,297 | 1,647 | |
| 1,248 | 1,373 | 1,694 | |
| 1,240 | 1,364 | 1,650 | |
| 1,180 | 1,298 | 1,500 | |
| 1,030 | 1,133 | 1,250 | |
| 925.00 | 1,018 | 1,150 | |
| 1,050 | 1,155 | 1,300 | |
| 770.00 | 847.00 | 1,300 | |
| 540.00 | 594.00 | 900.00 | |
| 175.00 | 193.00 | 750.00 | |
| 165.00 | 182.00 | 260.00 | |
| 160.00 | 176.00 | 230.00 | |
| 145.00 | 160.00 | 230.00 | |
| 145.00 | 160.00 | 240.00 | |
| 145.00 | 160.00 | 230.00 | |
| 145.00 | 160.00 | 210.00 | |
| 145.00 | 160.00 | 200.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is petrol in Nigeria today?
As of 6 July 2026, RON 95 petrol in Nigeria costs 1,078 NGN per litre — about $0.782 per litre, or $2.96 per US gallon.
What is the RON 95 price in Nigeria?
RON 95 costs 1,078 NGN per litre in Nigeria as of 6 July 2026.
Is diesel cheaper than petrol in Nigeria?
Petrol is cheaper. As of 6 July 2026, diesel costs 1,443 NGN per litre and petrol 1,078 NGN per litre — a difference of 365.00 NGN (25.3% less than diesel).
Have fuel prices gone up in Nigeria?
Petrol in Nigeria has fallen 13.1% in the past 30 days, from 1,240 to 1,078 NGN per litre.
When were these Nigeria fuel prices last updated?
These prices were last updated on 6 July 2026. Nigeria typically publishes new fuel prices about every 7 days.
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