Nigerian households are facing increasing financial pressure as the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, continues to rise across major cities.
Recent market observations show that cooking gas now sells for between ₦1,650 and ₦2,400 per kilogramme, depending on location and vendor. While some filling stations maintain relatively lower prices, many neighborhood retailers charge significantly more, worsening the burden on families already struggling with high food and transportation costs.
In Ibadan, residents expressed concern over the rapid increase. A housewife, Deborah Akintola, said she purchased cooking gas at ₦1,600 per kilogramme only a week earlier, but prices have since climbed to between ₦1,900 and ₦2,000 in several outlets.
Another resident, Mary Dada, criticized the frequent price adjustments, noting that consumers are finding it difficult to plan household expenses due to constant increases.
Similar complaints were reported in Lagos, where residents said gas prices have risen sharply compared to earlier in the year. Some households have begun reducing the use of gas for meals that require longer cooking times in an effort to save money.
In Kwara State, the situation has forced some families to abandon cooking gas altogether. Residents reported turning to charcoal and firewood, which they consider more affordable despite environmental concerns.
Industry stakeholders say the rising cost persists despite increased domestic LPG production. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority indicates that local refineries and gas processing plants now provide a larger share of national supply than in previous years.
However, marketers argue that supply challenges, transportation expenses, and operational costs continue to push prices upward. The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers warned that unstable supply conditions could lead to shortages if urgent measures are not taken.
The association also noted that the cost of purchasing large volumes of LPG has increased significantly, making it difficult for marketers to offer lower prices to consumers.
Retailers blame logistics expenses for the high prices. Some vendors say transportation costs and other business expenses leave them with little choice but to sell cooking gas at rates exceeding ₦2,000 per kilogramme.
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, many low-income households and small businesses are struggling to cope with the rising cost of cooking fuel, raising concerns about a growing return to traditional energy sources across the country.
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