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Petrol price in Nigeria today
Petrol (PMS) costs about ₦905 per litre in Nigeria as of 23 Jun 2026, and roughly ₦1,100 to ₦1,400 a litre depending on the state. That works out to about ₦9,050 for a 10-litre jerrycan and ₦40,725 to fill a typical 45-litre car tank.
- Per litre
- ₦905
- major-market average
- 10-litre jerrycan
- ₦9,050
- at ₦905/litre
- Full tank (45L)
- ₦40,725
- typical car tank
- By state
- ₦1,100–₦1,400
- per litre, low–high
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Key takeaways
- Petrol (PMS) costs about ₦905 per litre in Nigeria as of 23 Jun 2026.
- Across states it runs roughly ₦1,100–₦1,400 a litre; most filling stations sell between ₦1,175 and ₦1,280.
- A 10-litre jerrycan is about ₦9,050 and a typical 45-litre car tank about ₦40,725.
- Petrol is deregulated, so the pump price varies by marketer, state and distance from depots.
Petrol cost by quantity
What each common quantity costs at the tracked major-market average of ₦905/litre. These are arithmetic at that rate; the price you actually pay depends on your state and station (roughly ₦1,100–₦1,400/litre).
| Quantity | Cost at ₦905/litre | Low (₦1,100/L) | High (₦1,400/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 litre | ₦905 | ₦1,100 | ₦1,400 |
| 5 litres (small jerrycan) | ₦4,525 | ₦5,500 | ₦7,000 |
| 10 litres (jerrycan) | ₦9,050 | ₦11,000 | ₦14,000 |
| 20 litres (jerrycan) | ₦18,100 | ₦22,000 | ₦28,000 |
| 25 litres (keg) | ₦22,625 | ₦27,500 | ₦35,000 |
| 45 litres (typical car tank) | ₦40,725 | ₦49,500 | ₦63,000 |
| 50 litres | ₦45,250 | ₦55,000 | ₦70,000 |
Costs are pure arithmetic at the stated per-litre rates, not separately quoted depot or station prices. The low/high columns use the ₦1,100 and ₦1,400 ends of the typical state range.
What moves the petrol price?
Petrol (PMS) is deregulated in Nigeria, so there is no single fixed pump price — each marketer sets its own, and the figure tracks two things closely: the global crude oil price and the naira exchange rate (most refined fuel is priced against the dollar, so a weaker naira raises costs). The balance between locally refined supply — the Dangote refinery's ₦1,175/litre ex-gantry price — and imported fuel landing costs also sets the floor: when imports land cheaper than the local ex-gantry price, pump prices ease.
Because petrol is sold per litre and logistics differ by region, the price varies by state — northern states typically pay more than southern ones. Compare petrol with diesel, kerosene and cooking gas on the fuel prices hub, see the petrol price history, or read why Dangote cut petrol to ₦1,175 a litre.