Gas marketers have raised concerns over rising prices and scarcity of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, commonly known as cooking gas, with rates now reaching up to ₦1,500 per kilogram in some areas.
In a statement on Sunday, the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers said members are paying between ₦25.2 million and ₦26.2 million for 20 metric tons of gas, depending on location. The association attributed the hike to erratic supply, high depot prices, logistics challenges, and rising operational costs.
NALPGAM said the situation is putting pressure on households, small businesses, food vendors, and low-income families that rely on LPG for daily cooking. It warned that many Nigerians are reverting to firewood and charcoal, reversing gains made under the government’s clean energy agenda.
The association called on the Federal Government, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NNPC Ltd, and other stakeholders to take urgent steps to stabilize supply and prices. It recommended increasing domestic LPG allocation, improving distribution, reducing bottlenecks, and investing in storage and distribution infrastructure.
NALPGAM said failure to act quickly could worsen food inflation, lead to job losses, and undermine Nigeria’s clean energy and climate commitments.
