Food inflation in Nigeria’s Kogi state reached 53.02% year-on-year in June 2026, marking the highest rate among all states in the country.
The figure underscores a deepening divergence between national headline inflation trends and the lived reality of households in specific regions, where the cost of basic staples continues to climb sharply.
Niger state also emerged as a significant hotspot for food price increases, according to data cited by BusinessDay.
While national headline inflation has shown signs of easing, the persistence of double-digit food inflation in these regions suggests that underlying pressures on consumer purchasing power remain acute.
The disparity highlights the uneven transmission of monetary policy and supply-side shocks across Nigeria’s diverse economic landscape.
The surge in food costs in Kogi and Niger reflects broader structural challenges, including logistical bottlenecks and localized supply constraints.