‘From N263 to N679’ — NBS says petrol price surged by 157% in one year

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‘From N263 to N679’ — NBS says petrol price surged by 157% in one year
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The National Bureau of Statistics says the average price for premium motor spirit , better known as petrol, in February 2024 was N679.37 per litre.

Meanwhile, in the latest NBS report, residents of Kebbi, Zamfara, and Taraba states were said to have paid the highest amount for petrol in February 2024. “On State profile analysis, Zamfara State had the highest average retail price for Premium Motor Spirit , at N750.43, Kebbi and Taraba States were next, with N746.67 and N710.56, respectively.

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