Prices of petrol and cooking gas fell on a year-on-year basis in December 2025, pointing to a gradual reduction in household energy expenses across Nigeria, according to separate reports released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Gossip News Now reports that figures from the statistics agency indicate that both Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)—widely used for cooking—and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, became cheaper compared to December 2024, while also posting slight month-on-month reductions.
Although the decline was recorded in most states and geopolitical zones, the NBS noted that prices still differed significantly from one location to another.
5kg Cooking Gas Price Drops by Over 25%
The report revealed that the average cost of refilling a 5kg LPG cylinder declined by 1.20 per cent month-on-month, dropping from ₦5,425.78 in November 2025 to ₦5,360.43 in December 2025.
On a year-on-year comparison, the price fell sharply by 25.31 per cent, down from ₦7,177.27 recorded in December 2024.
Confirming the development, the NBS stated that the average retail price of a 5kg cooking gas refill decreased by 1.20 per cent on a monthly basis, while the annual decline stood at 25.31 per cent.
State-by-state data showed that Kaduna recorded the highest average refill price at ₦5,838.66, followed by Jigawa at ₦5,825.09 and Osun at ₦5,777.80.
In contrast, Katsina posted the lowest average price at ₦4,855.80.
Similarly, the average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg LPG cylinder declined by 0.74 per cent month-on-month, easing from ₦13,538.79 in November 2025 to ₦13,438.90 in December 2025.
On a year-on-year basis, the price dropped by 22.20 per cent, compared to ₦17,274.16 in December 2024.
At the state level, Abia recorded the highest average price for a 12.5kg refill at ₦14,489.96, followed by Osun at ₦14,444.50 and Delta at ₦14,393.17, according to the bureau.
Petrol Price Falls to ₦1,048
The NBS also reported a reduction in the average retail price of petrol across the country.
Data from the report showed that the average price of Premium Motor Spirit stood at ₦1,048.63 in December 2025, representing an 11.81 per cent decrease compared to ₦1,189.12 recorded in December 2024.
“The average retail price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) for December 2025 was ₦1,048.63,” the bureau stated.
On a month-on-month basis, petrol prices dipped by 1.20 per cent, falling from ₦1,061.35 in November 2025.
Further breakdown revealed that Kogi State recorded the highest average petrol price at ₦1,104.45, while Oyo State had the lowest at ₦996.55.
From a regional perspective, the North East emerged as the most expensive zone for petrol purchases, while the South West recorded the lowest average prices nationwide.
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