\n Recent developments in Nigeria, one of Africa\u2019s largest economies, show how higher petrol prices can ripple through the wider economy.
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\n In Nigeria, petrol prices have climbed to around \u20a61,400 per litre in Lagos and Abuja, while prices in some northern states have reached about \u20a61,500 per litre.
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\n The increases are adding to the cost of transportation at a time when households are already facing elevated living expenses.
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\n An earlier report also showed<\/a> that the West African country\u2019s petrol import bill jumped nearly elevenfold to approximately $700 million (N952.15 billion) in the second quarter of 2026.
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\n The figure increased by 989.4% from N87.4 billion in the first quarter, according to the National Bureau of Statistics\u2019 foreign-trade report for the second quarter of 2026\u2060.
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\n Petrol was Nigeria\u2019s largest imported commodity during the period and accounted for 6.6% of the country\u2019s total import bill of N14.42 trillion.
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\n The problem is particularly significant for African economies because road transport remains central to the movement of people, food and merchandise.
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\n A rise in petrol prices can therefore spread across the economy, from farmers and manufacturers to retailers and households.
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\n With that said, here are the 10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in September 2026, according to data from GlobalPetrolPrices<\/a>.
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