The average retail price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) for December 2023 was N671.86, indicating a 225.85% increase when compared to the value recorded in December 2022 (N206.19). Likewise, comparing the average price value with the previous month (.i.e. November 2023), the average retail price increased by 3.53% from N648.93. On State profile analysis, Ogun State had the highest average retail price for Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol), at N776.54, Taraba and Adamawa States were next, with N760.00 and N745.71, respectively.

On the other side, Kano, Lagos and Borno States had the lowest average retail prices for Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol), at N602.78, N612.72 and N622.71 respectively. Lastly, on the Zonal profile, the North East Zone had the highest average retail price of N699.82, while the North Central Zone had the lowest price of N657.69.

Data source: National Bureau of Statistics

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