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Transport costs across Nigeria rose again in April 2026 for interstate and within the city travelsThe increase adds further pressure on households already grappling with higher living costsThe continuous rise in transport fares reflects ongoing inflationary pressures in the economy
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that the average fare paid by commuters for bus journeys within the city stood at N1,397.27 in April 2026.
This represents an increase of 1.73% on a month-on-month basis compared to N1,373.49 in March 2026.
On a year-on-year basis, the fare rose by 39.83% from N999.27 in April 2025.
Nigerians spend more on movement as transport fares increase again Photo: NBSSource: Facebook
NBS disclosed this in its latest transport fare watch (April 2026) released on its website.
Bus journey intercity
In another category, the report
