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Top 10 Countries With Cheapest Petrol Prices In July 2025 As Libya Sells Below Than N43 Per Litre [FULL LIST]
The differences in prices across countries are due to the various taxes and subsidies for petrol, as all countries have access to the same petroleum prices of international markets, but then decide to impose different taxes.
Cheaper petrol means lower operational costs in businesses like shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture, which boosts profitability and encourages expansion.


Speaking of cheapest petrol prices, the average price of fuel around the world is valued at ₦1970.71 per litre and $1.29 per litre.
However, there is a substantial difference in these prices among countries. Generally, richer countries have higher prices, while poorer countries and the countries that produce and export oil have significantly lower prices.
In this article, data from GlobalPetrolPrices.com is used to highlight top 10 countries with cheapest petrol prices.

Libya—$0.028 (₦42.397)
Libya, rich in oil reserves, keeps fuel prices very low through heavy government subsidies. This long-standing policy helps ensure affordable energy for citizens and supports social stability. However, it pressures government finances and can encourage problems like fuel smuggling.
Iran—$0.029 (₦43.740)
Iran has large oil and natural gas reserves and keeps fuel prices very low through heavy government subsidies. This approach is part of its economic strategy to support citizens and maintain stability, even though it places a major strain on the national budget. The July 2025 price reflects a recent sharp decrease, making fuel extremely affordable.
Venezuela—$0.035 (₦53.519)
Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves. For decades, its socialist government has kept petrol prices extremely low through heavy subsidies, making fuel nearly free for citizens. Although economic crises and international sanctions have hurt the country’s oil production and refining ability, the government’s commitment to cheap fuel remains a major reason for its low prices.
Angola—$0.327 (₦500.253)
As one of Africa’s top oil producers, Angola uses fuel subsidies as a form of social support. Although the government has started reducing these subsidies, they still help keep fuel prices low compared to global rates. However, as the local currency weakens, the cost of maintaining these subsidies rises, since refined fuel is mostly imported.
Kuwait—$0.343 (₦524.827)
Kuwait, rich in oil with large petroleum reserves, keeps fuel prices very low by heavily subsidising energy products like gasoline for its citizens. Although there have been small price changes to encourage more careful energy use, the subsidies remain strong. As a result, fuel is cheap, leading to very high levels of consumption.
Algeria—$0.353 (₦540.216)
Algeria is one of Africa’s top producers of oil and natural gas. Most of the fuel used in the country comes from its supply and is heavily subsidised by the government. This support helps keep fuel prices low for citizens, using the nation’s natural resources to make energy more affordable.
Egypt—$0.385 (₦588.000)
Egypt is one of Africa’s key hydrocarbon producers. To keep fuel affordable for its citizens, the government has long offered major subsidies. Although efforts to cut back on these subsidies have been ongoing to ease pressure on the national budget, fuel prices remain fairly low thanks to continued support and domestic oil production.
Turkmenistan—$0.427 (₦653.465)
Turkmenistan, with the fifth-largest proven natural gas reserves and its own oil production, keeps fuel prices very low for its citizens. This is due to strong government control over the energy sector and generous subsidies for domestic use, a typical feature of energy-rich countries with state-run economies.
Kazakhstan—$0.465 (₦710.676)
Kazakhstan, a leading oil and gas producer in Central Asia, keeps fuel prices low through government subsidies and price controls. Although there have been efforts to allow market-based pricing, public protests often force the government to keep or reinstate these controls to ensure fuel remains affordable for citizens.
Malaysia—$0.483 (₦738.875)
Malaysia is an oil-producing country that uses an Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) to adjust fuel prices weekly, with subsidies included to help manage costs. While the government plans to review and restructure these subsidies, it still supports fuel prices to reduce the cost of living, keeping local pump rates well below international market levels.
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Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, September 7th, 2026
The Nigerian currency, Naira (₦), continued its battle against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Saturday.
Daily Voice reports that data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency sold at ₦1,321.2160/1$ on Sunday.
The latest rate is the same as Saturday’s rate of ₦1,321.2160/1$.
At the parallel market (black market), however, the naira closed on Sunday at ₦1,400 to the dollar.
The offers by commercial banks, Bureau de Change (BDC) operators, and other foreign exchange dealers may, however, differ from the reference rates due to transaction margins and prevailing demand and supply conditions.
Market participants will continue to monitor foreign exchange inflows, demand for dollars, and CBN policies for indications of whether the naira can sustain its gains through the month.
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No More N15,000/Bag: BUA, Dangote, Lafarge, Others Announce Fresh Cement Prices
Cement prices in Nigeria remain elevated, with a 50kg bag selling for between ₦12,000 and ₦15,000 in many markets, putting further pressure on builders, contractors and Nigerians planning construction projects.
The latest market data shows that although some brands are currently available below the ₦15,000 mark, the industry remains significantly more expensive than it was at the end of 2025 and early 2026.
Recent market quotations show the following indicative prices for a 50kg bag:
Note: prices may vary by location and transportation costs.
These figures are based on a September 1 market report and can vary depending on location, transportation costs, dealer margins and supply conditions.
However, July industry data painted a more expensive picture. CementNet reported retail prices of ₦12,000 to ₦15,000, with Dangote selling for about ₦13,000–₦15,000, BUA at ₦12,000–₦14,500, and HBM Nigeria, formerly Lafarge Africa, at ₦12,000–₦13,500.
The latest figures suggest that cement prices may have eased from the highest quotations seen earlier in the year, but the broader trend remains upward.

In July, The Guardian reported that a 50kg bag typically sold for ₦12,500–₦15,000 across major markets including Lagos, Abuja and Abia.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) also reported that prices had reached between ₦13,000 and ₦15,000 in some locations during the first half of 2026.
This means the current ₦12,000–₦14,000 quotations for several major brands should be viewed as some market-level moderation rather than a broad collapse in cement prices.
Why cement remains high
High energy and transportation costs continue to weigh heavily on the industry. Cement manufacturing requires significant amounts of energy, while moving cement from factories and depots to retail markets adds further costs.
Location is also playing an important role. Buyers in areas farther from production centres can pay substantially more because of haulage and distribution expenses.
The situation is particularly significant because Nigeria has substantial cement production capacity, yet retail prices remain high. The Guardian reported that domestic production exceeds consumption, with surplus output exported to neighbouring countries.
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Salary Scale for Nigerian Workers Revealed After New Minimum Wage
Nigerian civil servants on Grade Level 8 now earn between N1,479,276 and N1,914,514 annually, depending on their step within the scale, following the new minimum wage signed under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The figures fall under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), the framework that governs pay across Nigeria’s federal civil service.
CONPSS covers 17 grade levels in total, and a worker’s position within each level is shaped by their qualifications, length of service, and performance record.
Grade Level 8 has 14 steps, with each step representing a progression in earnings. Below is the full breakdown:

The gap between the lowest and highest steps at this level amounts to N435,238, reflecting how significantly length of service can affect take-home pay within a single grade.
Interest in the salary structure has grown since Tinubu’s government approved a new national minimum wage, which triggered a review of earnings across the public sector. Civil servants and job seekers have been keenly examining each grade level to understand what the adjusted structure means in practical terms.

Workers at Grade Level 8 are typically mid-level employees with some years of experience in the civil service. Their earnings sit above the entry-level grades but below the senior cadre, making this level a reference point for many who are planning career progression within the federal workforce.
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