NNPC fuel pump price in Nigeria per Litre 2025 as we already know affects the daily lives of citizens, businesses, and not only that the country’s overall economy. The constant fluctuation in the global oil market and how fuel prices change rapidly affect everything from transportation costs to food prices.
That said, many Nigerians are eager to know what NNPC’s fuel pump price is in different parts of the country per liter in 2024. Is it increasing, decreasing, or will it remain constant? What will determine NNPC’s pricing decision? If you have come because of these questions in mind, then you are in luck.
This article provides you with insight into fuel pump prices for the different parts of Nigeria. Read on to discover what the price of fuel per litre is in Nigeria in 2024.
Overview of NNPC fuel pump prices in Nigeria
The month of October 2024 has recorded a two times change in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as simply petrol by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).
This is the fourth time the petrol price has been increased between 29th May 2023 and the time of writing. And despite the spike in price, fuel queues are growing in some stations in big cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and in many other parts of Nigeria.
The price for a litre of petrol for NNPC fuel stations in Lagos is reported to be N1,025 which is a 27 naira increase from the previous price pegged at around N998. As for Abuja, the price rose from N1,030 to N1,060, which is a 30 naira increase.
Other major petroleum marketers have been reported to sell theirs at even much higher prices. This development was said to have happened two weeks after the NNPCL began selling petrol for N1,030 on 9th October, an increase from N897.
Prior to when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced on 29th May, 2023 that the Federal Government (FG) will no longer pay petrol subsidy, fuel was initially at N197. Within 24 hours of the announcement, marketers raised the price to N540.
Later the price reached N617 and then N897 in September and further skyrocketed to N1,030, a month later in October before the new increment as we can see today.
NNPC fuel pump price per litre for different parts of Nigeria
Here is a breakdown of the respective fuel pump prices per litre as it is in each zone in Nigeria in February 2025:
- North West (NNPC/N990/per litre)
- North Central (NNPC/N990/per litre)
- North East (NNPC/N990/per litre)
- South South (NNPC/N985/per litre)
- South East (NNPC/N985/per litre)
- South West (NNPC/N985/per litre)
NNPC Fuel Pump Price in North West
As seen in news publications, the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation sells for N1,070 in Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara whereas other marketers sell anywhere between N1,100 and N1,500 per litre.
NNPC Fuel Pump Price in North Central
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) sells a litre of fuel at N990 in North Central states such as Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau. Other major petroleum stations sell between N1,000 and N1,100.
NNPC Fuel Pump Price in North East
People buy a litre of fuel for N998 in states such as Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe. Black marketers may sell at even higher prices in these states.
NNPC Fuel Pump Price in South South
In the South Southern region of Nigeria, NNPC stations sell fuel at N985 per litre, for example in Bayelsa State. Other marketers sell between N1,000 and N1,010 which is slightly the same as what we see in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State.
NNPC Fuel Pump Price in South East
In Onitsha, the biggest commercial city in South Eastern Nigeria, fuel sells between N985 and 990 naira particularly in private stations whereas NNPC stations sell at N1,100. States such as Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo may have similar fuel prices.
NNPC Fuel Pump Price in South West
The price of petrol for both NNPC and other private filling stations is slightly above N980 in most urban regions in the South West.
The report has it that the price of fuel per litre is as high as N1,150 in less urban areas in Lagos like Ikorodu, Badagry, etc. Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo states experience similar fuel pump prices.
Impact of Rising Fuel Prices
In fact, the latest price hikes have added to an already rising inflation, to put in record an all-time high level of 34.2% since the middle of 2024 the highest in 28 years. Transportation costs push up the price of goods and services.
Small businesses incur more costs of operation, while households find it increasingly harder to pay for basic needs. For many Nigerians, the rising cost of fuel adds an additional financial burden for them. All around are frustrations resulting from increased costs of transport fares and the rising cost of living.
Protests and condemnation of government policies amongst the youth have become commonplace.
Public sentiment on fuel price hikes
The recent price hike of fuel as we can see today has incensed many Nigerians as they feel that this is poor governance and insufficient economic policies.
Such dismay could easily be noticed as citizens have taken to social media to express their grievance over the fuel price increase, while some civil organizations have moved to organize protests to demand better management of the country’s resources.
Wrap Up
NNPCL fuel pump prices are always increasing, with far-reaching consequences on Nigerians and the economy as a whole. Although deregulation and subsidy removal are looked upon to create a permanent energy sector, it has severe immediate consequences.
To achieve all of these, sustaining an even economy, lowering hardships, and promoting growth in the petroleum sector-balanced ways will be needed.
Mathew
