# CBN survey shows weak household intentions to buy homes, vehicles and invest

> September purchase-intention readings were negative index points, while price sentiment rose to 33.5 points.

- **Source date:** 2026-10-04
- **Original source:** [Nairametrics (reporting CBN Household Expectations Survey)](https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/04/cbn-nigerians-suspend-investments-house-purchases-as-living-costs-bite-harder/)
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The Central Bank of Nigeria Household Expectations Survey put the overall consumer-sentiment index at -18.7 points in September 2026, down from -9.9 in August. September purchase-intention indices were -68.2 for houses, -67.3 for motor vehicles, -50.7 for investments, -49.5 for household appliances and other consumer durables, and -32.0 for rent; these are index points, not percentages of households. The average-price sentiment index rose to 33.5 points from 23.0 in August. Respondents prioritised food, transport, household goods, education, electricity and water.

[Nairametrics (reporting CBN Household Expectations Survey)](https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/04/cbn-nigerians-suspend-investments-house-purchases-as-living-costs-bite-harder/)

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