Cooking gas prices in Nigeria are rising sharply ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebrations, with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) now selling close to ₦2,000 per kilogram in several parts of the country.
Reports indicate that prices, which were recently below ₦1,000/kg, have climbed to between ₦1,500 and ₦1,800 in many locations, with some areas in Ogun border communities already recording about ₦2,000/kg. In cities such as Lagos, Ibadan, and Abeokuta, consumers are paying between ₦1,600 and ₦1,700/kg, while northern markets are also seeing similar spikes.
The surge comes as households prepare for increased cooking demands during the Sallah holiday period. The Federal Government has declared May 27 and 28 as public holidays for the celebration.
Market observers and LPG stakeholders have linked the price hike to supply disruptions and rising procurement costs. Marketers say they are now paying over ₦25 million for a 20-metric-tonne load of cooking gas, depending on location, a development they warn could worsen scarcity and push prices even higher.
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers has expressed concern over the trend, describing it as a threat to household energy access and small businesses that depend on gas for daily operations. They also warned that continued price increases could force more families to switch back to firewood and charcoal, raising environmental and health concerns.
Industry players further cautioned that if the situation is not addressed, it could lead to deeper inflationary pressure, job losses in the LPG retail sector, and setbacks in Nigeria’s clean energy transition.
The association urged urgent intervention to stabilize supply and prevent further hardship for consumers across the country.
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