Household kerosene prices have skyrocketed across Nigeria, with some states now recording rates approaching ₦4,000 per litre, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).The NBS Household Kerosene Price Watch report shows that in April 2026, residents in parts of the country paid as much as ₦3,965 per litre, pushing the essential cooking fuel further out of reach for millions of families already battling high inflation and rising living costs. Sokoto State recorded the highest average price at ₦3,965.10 per litre, followed closely by Kebbi at ₦3,808.75 and Lagos at ₦3,790.90. Several other states, including Katsina, Edo, Niger, Plateau, and Zamfara, also crossed the ₦3,300 mark. On the other end, Bayelsa had the lowest average at ₦1,815.40 per litre. This sharp increase reflects the continued impact of fuel subsidy removal, persistent naira volatility, and supply chain challenges that have driven up the cost of imported petroleum products. Before the subsidy regime ended, kerosene typically sold between ₦50 and ₦150 per litre in many areas. Many households have already abandoned kerosene for cooking gas, charcoal, or firewood, but with cooking gas cylinders also selling at record highs, millions of low-income families are feeling the full weight of the energy crisis. Economic experts warn that the unrelenting rise in household fuel prices is worsening food inflation and deepening poverty levels, as families cut back on meals or spend a larger portion of their income on basic energy needs. The development has sparked renewed calls for government intervention, increased local refining capacity through facilities like the Dangote Refinery, and urgent measures to ease the burden on ordinary Nigerians. As fuel prices continue to dominate public discourse, many are asking how much longer citizens can endure these escalating costs. What has been your experience with kerosene prices in your area? Share your thoughts and stories in the comments below. This story is developing as more Nigerians feel the heat from rising energy costs.
