Top Ten Most Expensive States to Buy Fuel in August 2025
In August 2025, petrol prices in several Nigerian states have remained well above the national average, driven by transportation costs, subsidy removal, and logistics inefficiencies. According to ongoing fuel trends and regional pricing, these ten states reported the highest petrol prices, creating a ripple effect on the cost of living and business operations.
Pakistan is not included in this report, as this ranking focuses only on Nigerian states.
Quick Overview – Petrol Prices in ₦, USD & PKR (August 2025)
| Rank | State | ₦ Price/Litre | USD | PKR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jigawa | ₦1,107.52 | $1.01 | Rs. 280 |
| 2 | Ondo | ₦1,104.80 | $1.00 | Rs. 278 |
| 3 | Lagos | ₦1,100.29 | $1.00 | Rs. 278 |
| 4 | Sokoto | ₦1,100.00 | $1.00 | Rs. 278 |
| 5 | Zamfara | ₦1,096.81 | $0.997 | Rs. 277 |
| 6 | Anambra | ₦1,088.20 | $0.99 | Rs. 275 |
| 7 | Adamawa | ₦1,083.40 | $0.98 | Rs. 273 |
| 8 | Niger | ₦1,067.41 | $0.97 | Rs. 269 |
| 9 | Delta | ₦1,067.34 | $0.97 | Rs. 269 |
| 10 | Kaduna | ₦1,064.79 | $0.97 | Rs. 268 |
#10 Kaduna
- Average price rose to ₦1,064.79 ($0.97 / PKR 268) in August 2025
- Upward pressure due to refinery delays and high transport costs
#9 Delta
- Price steady at ₦1,067.34 ($0.97 / PKR 269)
- Warri refinery hasn’t significantly reduced pump prices yet
#8 Niger
- Fuel selling at ₦1,067.41 ($0.97 / PKR 269)
- Governor is actively regulating prices to stop hoarding
#7 Adamawa
- Pump price stands at ₦1,083.40 ($0.98 / PKR 273)
- Residents blame price hike on distance from depots
#6 Anambra
- Petrol costs ₦1,088.20 ($0.99 / PKR 275)
- Historically low-cost state now among the most expensive
#5 Zamfara
- Selling at ₦1,096.81 ($0.997 / PKR 277)
- Severely hit by subsidy removal policy
#4 Sokoto
- Fuel at ₦1,100.00 ($1.00 / PKR 278)
- Transport challenges inflate local prices
#3 Lagos
- Petrol costs ₦1,100.29 ($1.00 / PKR 278) despite being a refinery hub
- Marketers blamed for not adjusting pump prices
#2 Ondo
- At ₦1,104.80 ($1.00 / PKR 278), Ondo tops South-West states
- Still maintains low inflation rate
#1 Jigawa
- Nigeria’s most expensive at ₦1,107.52 ($1.01 / PKR 280)
- No significant government intervention on fuel prices
Conclusion
With petrol selling over ₦1,100 per litre ($1.00 / PKR 278) in many Nigerian states, August 2025 remains financially challenging for citizens. Jigawa, Ondo, and Lagos top the chart, highlighting deep regional inequalities and the aftershocks of fuel subsidy removal.
