The price of household kerosene rose by 41 percent in June compared to the same month last year, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
The bureau said 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, the price increased by 0.80 percent compared to ₦2,175.29 recorded in May 2025.
Kaduna recorded the highest average price per litre at ₦2,681.58, 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 price at ₦2,336.69 per litre, 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 retail price in June was ₦8,684.15, representing a 52.39 percent increase from ₦5,698.68 in June 2024.
The price also rose by 2.38 percent from ₦8,482.22 in May 2025.
Edo recorded the highest average gallon price at ₦10,321.63, ahead of Delta at ₦9,850.00 and Kebbi at ₦9,723.15.
The lowest prices were in Abia (₦6,737.40), 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 at ₦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 has further strained household budgets already hit 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.