Vegetable Cooking Oil Prices in Nigeria
Quick answer: 25 litres of vegetable oil costs about ₦60,000–₦85,000. Unbranded local oil was about ₦61,000 in Lagos markets in September 2026, and branded oil such as Kings costs more. Lagos vegetable-oil prices rose slightly from August to September 2026.
Prices by type
| Type / brand | Price range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Local (unbranded) vegetable oil | ₦59,900 – ₦62,000 | per 25 litres |
| Kings / Devon King's vegetable oil | ₦71,000 | per 25 litres (online retailer, Jan 2026) |
| Local (unbranded) vegetable oil | ₦10,500 – ₦11,500 | per 5 litres |
| Devon King's vegetable oil | ₦15,500 – ₦17,500 | per 5 litres |
| Power Oil | ₦9,750 – ₦10,800 | per 2.6 litres |
Typical retail ranges seen in October 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the seller before you pay.
Prices by city
| City | Price range (per 25 litres) |
|---|---|
| Lagos | ₦59,900 – ₦62,000 |
Why prices differ
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Frequently asked questions
How much is 25 litres of vegetable oil?
Unbranded local oil was about ₦61,000 per 25 litres in Lagos markets in September 2026. Branded and sealed kegs cost more, roughly ₦65,000–₦85,000 at wholesale. Kings 25L was listed online at ₦71,000 in January 2026.
How much is a 5-litre vegetable oil?
Local 5L oil was about ₦11,000 in Lagos in September 2026. Devon King's 5L was quoted at ₦15,500–₦17,500 in May 2026.
Are cooking oil prices rising?
Slightly. Nairametrics' September 2026 Lagos survey found 25L local vegetable oil up 1.8% and Power Oil 2.6L up 10.8% from August.
Sources
How we check prices- Lagos food prices: Egusi jumps 29.73% as major staples record wider declines in September — Nairametrics, 2026-10-02
- Food prices spike in May as sellers pass cost to Lagosians — Nairametrics, 2026-05-27
- Wholesale Food Prices in Nigeria – Bulk Market Update — 24 Hours Market, 2026-08
- King's vegetable oil 25 litres — 24 Hours Market, 2026-01-23
- Prices of Food in Nigeria 2026 (Latest Market Rates) — Awajis, 2026-05-16
