Top 10 Most Expensive States to Buy Fuel, Their Prices

Fuel prices surged across Nigeria in June 2025, with the national average hitting ₦1,037.66, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch for June 2025, revealing a sharp rise in fuel prices across Nigeria and highlighting major disparities in petrol costs from state to state.

According to the report, the average price of petrol soared to ₦1,037.66 in June 2025—up from ₦750.17 in June 2024. These rising costs, largely driven by distribution challenges and regional logistics, have compounded the economic burden on Nigerians, particularly in states with the highest fuel prices.

Below are the top 10 most expensive states to buy petrol as of June 2025, ranked from lowest to highest:

10. Kaduna – ₦1,064.79
Fuel prices in Kaduna rose from ₦1,020.83 in May 2025 to ₦1,064.79 in June. Despite refinery progress, no direct impact on pump price has been observed.

9. Delta – ₦1,067.34
The South-South state maintained its May price in June, with a year-on-year jump from ₦785.71. The Warri refinery has yet to affect retail pricing significantly.

8. Niger – ₦1,067.41
Niger’s average price increased from ₦991.08 in May. Governor Umaru Bago has been active in enforcing fair pump pricing and curbing hoarding.

7. Adamawa – ₦1,083.40
From ₦1,053.40 in May, Adamawa saw a continued rise. Residents remain concerned over persistent price hikes despite their long-standing presence on this list.

6. Anambra – ₦1,088.20
Petrol prices climbed slightly from ₦1,084.13 in May. Historically among the states with lower fuel prices, Anambra is now feeling the pinch.

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5. Zamfara – ₦1,096.81
Zamfara, heavily affected by the 2023 fuel subsidy removal, saw prices rise from ₦760.38 in June 2024 to ₦1,096.81 in 2025.

4. Sokoto – ₦1,100.00
The average price in Sokoto stayed flat compared to May but rose sharply from ₦723.33 year-on-year. It remains one of the hardest-hit states post-subsidy.

3. Lagos – ₦1,100.29
Despite being home to the Dangote Refinery, Lagos recorded a hike from ₦1,077.05 in May. Refineries have adjusted ex-depot prices, but pump prices remain largely unchanged.

2. Ondo – ₦1,104.80
Prices rose from ₦1,083.47 in May, despite the state being an oil producer. Interestingly, Ondo has one of the lowest inflation rates in the country.

1. Jigawa – ₦1,107.52
Jigawa tops the list with the highest average petrol price in June 2025, increasing from ₦1,079.02 in May. The state has consistently ranked among the most expensive since subsidy removal.