The holidays are here again, and the Detty December fever is loading. But this year, the cheer is sharing space with rising food prices across Nigeria.

With markets already buzzing, families are calculating one big question: how much will Christmas and New Year cooking cost me this time?

A visit to major markets by Naijaonpoint shows that essential food staples like oils, grains, and soup ingredients have seen noticeable price increases as the festive rush intensifies.

Cooking oils are some of the most sought-after items in Nigerian kitchens during Christmas. A 5-litre keg of Palm Oil currently sells for ₦10,000, showing that the product has maintained high demand despite the pricing.

Meanwhile, a 1-litre bottle of Groundnut Oil is selling for ₦3,200, a cost that has raised eyebrows among shoppers, especially those who cook in large quantities.

This year, rice bags are feeling heavier on the pocket than in the hand. A standard 50kg bag of Nigerian Local Rice is now sold for about ₦54,000.

Market traders explain that the season always pushes demand

Here is the breakdown of some food prices:

Palm Oil (5-litre) – ₦10,000

Groundnut Oil (1-litre) – ₦3,200

Rice (50kg Bag) – ₦54,000

Poundo Yam Meal (Medium) – ₦3,500

Poundo Yam Meal (Big) – ₦7,000

Egusi (1 modu) – ₦2,700

Garri (1 paint bucket) – ₦1,200

Tomatoes Heap – ₦3,500

Pepper Heap – ₦2,500