Prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, have surged dramatically across Nigeria, leaving many households grappling with rising living costs.
Market surveys show that the price of cooking gas has climbed as high as ₦3,200 per kilogramme in some parts of the country — a 100 percent jump from the ₦1,600 per kg recorded just three days earlier.
This sharp increase comes barely a week after the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) suspended its strike against the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which had earlier disrupted gas supply and triggered price volatility. Despite the suspension, prices have remained stubbornly high, with wide variations across cities.
In Lagos, residents are feeling the heat. Ahmed, a trader in Orile, said gas now sells for ₦1,600 per kg, while another resident, Oyin from Ikorodu, reported paying ₦2,000 per kg. In Yaba, near the University of Lagos, Fadeke Popoola lamented paying ₦3,200 per kg, describing the hike as “unbearable.”
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Across Nigeria, a 12.5kg cylinder now costs between ₦16,500 and ₦18,000, up from about ₦12,750 just a week ago.
Experts link the continued price surge to supply chain disruptions, transportation costs, and market speculation despite government intervention. The rising cost of cooking gas has sparked renewed concerns about inflation and energy poverty, as more families struggle to afford an essential household commodity.
