Fuel Cost Calculator
Calculate petrol costs for any trip or monthly commute in Nigeria. Uses your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current pump price.
Route Comparison, Efficiency Scenarios & Budget Projection
Compare fuel costs across multiple routes, see how fuel efficiency affects your spend, and project monthly costs at different petrol prices.
| Route | km | Litres | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home to Office | 25 | 3.0L | ₦2,700 | |
| Office to Client | 15 | 1.8L | ₦1,620 | |
| Lagos to Ibadan | 135 | 16.2L | ₦14,580 | |
| Abuja to Kaduna | 188 | 22.6L | ₦20,304 |
Fleet Cost & Total Vehicle Ownership
Compare multiple vehicles on fuel and maintenance costs, model fuel price sensitivity, and calculate total annual cost of vehicle ownership.
How to Use This Calculator
Trip Cost Tab
Enter your trip distance in kilometres, your vehicle's fuel efficiency (litres per 100km), and the current petrol pump price. Use the distance presets for quick estimates. The calculator shows total litres used and total naira cost instantly.
Monthly Cost Tab
Enter your one-way commute distance and the number of working days per month (default 22). The calculator doubles your commute distance for the round trip and multiplies by working days to give your monthly and annual fuel spend.
The Formula
Fuel efficiency varies significantly by vehicle type and Lagos traffic conditions. City driving in stop-and-go Lagos traffic typically burns 20–40% more fuel than highway driving.
Example
Emeka commutes from Ajah to Victoria Island daily
Emeka spends nearly ₦2M per year just on fuel for his commute. Moving closer to work or using public transport even 2 days a week could save over ₦360,000 annually.
Nigerian Fuel Price Context
Nigeria's petrol prices have changed dramatically since subsidy removal in 2023:
- Pre-subsidy removal (before May 2023): ₦165/litre (heavily subsidised)
- Post-subsidy (June 2023–2024): Rose rapidly from ₦480 to ₦700/litre
- 2025–2026: ₦800–₦950/litre range, varying by NNPCL and independent marketers
- Diesel: ₦1,200–₦1,400/litre — much higher than petrol, relevant for generators and trucks
Typical fuel efficiency by vehicle type in Nigerian conditions:
- Small cars (Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic): 9–12 L/100km in city, 7–9 L/100km highway
- SUVs (Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV): 12–16 L/100km city, 9–12 L/100km highway
- Large SUVs/pickups (Land Cruiser, Hilux): 16–22 L/100km city
- Motorcycle (okada): 2–3 L/100km — very fuel efficient