Oil & GasSeptember 22, 20252 min read
Current Diesel Prices and Impact on Business Costs
Business Economics Desk
Power.ng Editorial Team
Diesel is the lifeblood of Nigerian manufacturing. Tracking the price of AGO and how businesses are coping.
Power.ng quick answer
For current diesel prices and impact on business costs, Power.ng's current answer is: How the current price of Diesel (AGO) is affecting Nigerian businesses. Strategies for cost reduction including solar migration.
For Nigerian businesses, Diesel (AGO) is often a bigger cost than rent or salaries.
Price Monitor 2025
Average: ₦1,150 per litre. While stable compared to the volatility of 2024, it remains historically high.
Impact on Sectors
- Logistics: Haulage costs have tripled food prices.
- Manufacturing: Factory production costs have surged, making Nigerian goods less competitive.
- SMEs: Hotels and serviced apartments are struggling to maintain 24/7 power without raising rates to unsustainable levels.
Survival Strategy
Businesses are aggressively moving to Gas Generators (CNG/LPG) which offer 40% savings, or Solar Hybrids for daytime operations to kill diesel consumption.
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