Updated 28 September 2026 · Travo.ng
Quick answer
In late September 2026, diesel (AGO) sold at depots for about ₦1,790 per litre in Lagos and about ₦1,890 in Port Harcourt (depot prices on 25 September). One national tracker put the average retail price at about ₦1,834 per litre on 27 September. Inland cities such as Abuja usually pay more than coastal depot prices, and mid-September forecasts put inland diesel at ₦2,100 to ₦2,400. Check your local filling station before you buy in bulk.
Diesel powers Nigeria’s trucks, buses, generators, farm machinery and many factories. When its price moves, the cost of moving almost everything moves with it. This page gives the latest sourced diesel prices for Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, explains why they differ, and shows how diesel affects haulage and delivery costs. We update it as new figures come out.
Diesel price in Nigeria today (September 2026)
| Location / measure | Price per litre | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos depots (lowest quoted) | ₦1,790 | Depot (ex-depot) | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Port Harcourt depots | about ₦1,890 – ₦1,895 | Depot, highest/average | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Warri depots | about ₦1,888 | Depot average | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Calabar depots | about ₦1,823 | Depot average | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Nigeria, average retail | about ₦1,834 | Retail pump (tracker) | 27 Sep 2026 |
| Nigeria, 7-day domestic average | ₦1,855.97 | Market average | Week to 13 Sep 2026 |
| Lagos ex-depot range | ₦1,790 – ₦2,100 | Depot range | 13 Sep 2026 |
| Inland cities (e.g. Abuja, North) | ₦2,100 – ₦2,400 or more | Projected retail | 13 Sep 2026 |
Sources: Parrot Nigeria (27 September 2026), Vanguard (13 September 2026), DailyFuels (27 September 2026). Depot prices are what marketers pay. Pump prices are higher and vary by station.
Price of diesel per litre in Lagos today
Lagos has the cheapest diesel in the country at depot level, because most imported and refined product is loaded there. Depots quoted around ₦1,790 per litre on 25 September 2026, and Travo’s diesel price tracker also recorded about ₦1,790 in Lagos in September. Pump prices at filling stations are normally higher than depot prices, because they include transport and the retailer’s margin. We could not verify a single Lagos pump price for this week, so ask your station or supplier for the day’s rate.
How much is diesel per litre in Abuja?
Abuja has no coastal depot, so diesel is trucked in, and trucking adds to the cost. In mid-September, Vanguard reported that inland diesel prices were projected at ₦2,100 to ₦2,400 per litre or higher. Depot prices have eased slightly since then. Expect Abuja pump prices to sit well above the Lagos depot price. We could not verify a current Abuja pump price from a primary source, so confirm with your supplier before you pay.
Price of diesel per litre in Port Harcourt today
Port Harcourt had the highest depot price among the coastal hubs in the latest survey, at about ₦1,890 per litre, with an average near ₦1,895 on 25 September 2026. Retail prices in Rivers State are usually higher than that.
Why diesel prices change
- Crude oil prices. Brent averaged about $98.74 a barrel in mid-September and was around $104 by the end of the month. Higher crude prices feed straight into diesel.
- Exchange rate. Diesel is priced against dollar costs. Vanguard used ₦1,323.12 to the dollar in its 13 September report.
- Refinery and depot pricing. Local refineries and depot owners change gantry and depot prices often, sometimes weekly.
- Distance from the depot. Every kilometre a tanker travels adds cost, which is why northern and inland states pay more.
- Demand. Heavy generator use during power outages and peak haulage seasons pushes prices up.
Prices can swing sharply. DailyFuels reports that Nigerian diesel swung about 30.8% between a 20 July low and a 21 September high in 2026.
How diesel prices affect logistics
Most trucks, trailers, interstate buses and many delivery vans in Nigeria run on diesel, so fuel is one of the biggest line items in any haulage quote. Here is a simple way to see the impact:
Worked example (illustrative): if a truck uses 300 litres of diesel for a round trip, a ₦100 rise in the price per litre adds ₦30,000 to that one trip. At ₦1,834 per litre, 300 litres cost about ₦550,200. Your own truck’s consumption will differ, so use your real figures.
- Haulage and trucking. Transporters usually adjust quotes when diesel moves, and longer routes feel it most. See how to book a van or truck for haulage.
- Cold chain. Refrigerated trucks burn fuel for the engine and the cooling unit. See refrigerated truck services.
- Bus fares. Interstate operators review fares when fuel prices rise. Check our route guides, for example Lagos to Abuja by road.
- Businesses on generators. Offices, schools and shops running diesel generators see their monthly energy bill move with every price change.
How to cut your diesel costs
- Buy in bulk from a reputable supplier. Delivered bulk diesel is often cheaper per litre than many small station purchases. Ask for the depot reference price and the delivery charge separately.
- Check quantity and quality. Insist on metered delivery and look out for water or adulterated product.
- Plan routes. Combining loads and avoiding empty return trips saves more fuel than chasing the cheapest station.
- Maintain engines and generators. Clogged filters and under-inflated tyres waste fuel.
- Estimate before you travel. Use our fuel calculator to budget trips.
Need diesel delivered?
Order diesel, LPG or water through Travo’s utilities service, or get a haulage quote that factors in current fuel prices.
Petrol vs diesel price today
For comparison, petrol (PMS) was about ₦1,350 per litre at MRS stations in Lagos on 27 September 2026, after a small cut. Dangote’s gantry price rose to ₦1,350 on 12 September. Diesel is currently several hundred naira per litre dearer than petrol. For petrol prices in the capital, see fuel price in Abuja today.
Frequently asked questions
What is the diesel price in Nigeria today?
In late September 2026, depot prices were about ₦1,790 per litre in Lagos and about ₦1,890 in Port Harcourt, and one tracker put the average retail price at about ₦1,834. Pump prices vary by station and state.
What is the price of diesel in Abuja today?
We could not verify a single current Abuja pump price. In mid-September 2026, inland diesel was projected at ₦2,100 to ₦2,400 per litre or more. Confirm with your supplier.
How much is diesel per litre in Lagos today?
Lagos depot prices were about ₦1,790 per litre on 25 September 2026. Filling station prices are higher and change often.
What is the price of diesel per litre in Port Harcourt today?
Port Harcourt depots quoted about ₦1,890 per litre on 25 September 2026, with an average near ₦1,895. Retail prices are higher.
Why is diesel more expensive than petrol in Nigeria?
Diesel is priced by the market, closely tracks international crude and product prices and the exchange rate, and is in heavy demand from trucks and generators.
Does the diesel price affect delivery and bus fares?
Yes. Diesel is a major cost for trucks and interstate buses, so haulage quotes and bus fares tend to rise after sustained diesel price increases.
Related guides
- Diesel prices in Nigeria: trends and insights
- Price of diesel in Nigeria
- How to start a haulage business in Nigeria
- Haulage services and truck hire
Sources: Parrot Nigeria, depot price report (27 September 2026); Vanguard, petrol and diesel prices (13 September 2026); DailyFuels Nigeria (27 September 2026); Travo.ng diesel price tracker (September 2026). Fares and prices change often — confirm before you travel or pay.
