The National Bureau of Statistics says the prices of petrol and cooking gas fell significantly in December 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, providing some relief for households.
Data released by the NBS on Monday showed that the average cost of a litre of petrol dropped by 11.81% year-on-year, while the price of refilling a 5kg cooking gas cylinder fell by over 25%.
For cooking gas, the average price for a 5kg cylinder was ₦5,360.43 in December 2025. This was a 1.20% decrease from ₦5,425.78 in November 2025, and a major 25.31% drop from ₦7,177.27 in December 2024.
Kaduna State had the highest average price at ₦5,838.66, while Katsina State recorded the lowest at ₦4,855.80.
For a larger 12.5kg cylinder, the average price in December was ₦13,438.90, down 0.74% from November and 22.20% lower than the ₦17,274.16 recorded a year earlier. Abia State was the most expensive location for the 12.5kg refill.
The average retail price for a litre of petrol stood at ₦1,048.63 in December 2025. This represents an 11.81% reduction from the ₦1,189.12 average in December 2024. Compared to November 2025, the price fell by 1.20%.
Kogi State had the highest average petrol price at ₦1,104.45 per litre, while Oyo State was the cheapest at ₦996.55. Geopolitically, the North-East zone was the most expensive for fuel, while the South-West was the least costly.
The NBS data indicates a welcome decrease in essential energy costs for Nigerians, though prices still vary widely depending on location.
