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Nigeria’s energy inflation climbs to 4.69% after July low

Nigeria’s energy inflation rate climbed to 4.69% in August 2026, up from 4.40% in July, reversing the decline recorded in the previous month.

  • Nigeria's energy inflation rate reached 4.69% in August 2026.
  • This marks a 0.29 percentage-point increase from July's 4.40%.
  • Rising energy costs affect daily life for Nigerians, especially low-income households.

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