Nigerians are still battling with high cooking gas prices as refilling stations continue to charge between ₦1,200 and ₦1,400 per kg, and as much as ₦17,500 for a 12.5kg cylinder — far above what many households can comfortably afford.
Despite earlier assurances from authorities that the price would return to normal, the cost has refused to drop, forcing many families to cut down the use of gas or switch back to kerosene, charcoal and firewood.
Many residents say the situation is becoming unbearable. Food vendors and small businesses are also feeling the heat, warning that meal prices may soon go up if the gas market doesn’t stabilise.
Experts trace the problem to supply disruptions, refinery downtime, high import dependence, and the rising cost of forex, all of which have made cooking gas more expensive to bring into the country. Panic buying earlier worsened the situation, creating shortages in some areas.
Even though the government has taken steps to curb hoarding and improve supply, the effect is not yet visible in the market. Analysts say Nigeria’s heavy reliance on imported LPG and economic pressure means a quick fix may not be possible.
As many Nigerians turn to alternative cooking methods, health and environmental concerns are rising — especially with more people resorting to firewood and charcoal.
For now, citizens are calling for urgent and decisive action to bring relief, support low-income homes, and boost local gas production so that cooking gas doesn’t become a luxury only a few can afford.