Cooking Gas Price Update: See The Latest Cost Of Refilling Per Kg

As of mid-February 2025, the cost of refilling cooking gas in Nigeria has risen significantly, with prices soaring to as much as ₦1,500 per kilogram in some regions. This sharp increase is part of a larger trend of rising energy costs impacting households nationwide……..READ MORE 

Recent market analysis reveals that the average price for refilling a 12.5kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder has climbed to approximately ₦17,000 in several areas, particularly in Rivers State. This marks a substantial jump from ₦12,000 in July 2024 and ₦11,735 in January 2024.

In October 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the average price for refilling a 5kg gas cylinder was ₦6,915.69, reflecting a 3.32% month-on-month increase from September 2024’s ₦6,699.63. Year-on-year, this represents a staggering 51.58% rise from ₦4,562.51 in October 2023.

Cooking gas prices vary significantly across different states. In October 2024:

• Highest Prices for 5kg Cylinders:

  • Borno: ₦7,939.29
  • Yobe: ₦7,580.00
  • Benue: ₦7,578.00

• Lowest Prices for 5kg Cylinders:

  • Katsina: ₦6,270.00
  • Zamfara: ₦6,410.71
  • Delta: ₦6,427.78

For 12.5kg cylinders, Rivers State recorded the highest price at ₦17,895.00, followed by Osun (₦17,739.06) and Benue (₦17,731.25). The lowest prices were found in Katsina (₦14,725.00), Nasarawa (₦15,390.55), and Adamawa (₦15,474.21).

Key Factors Driving the Price Hike

Several factors have contributed to the continuous rise in cooking gas prices:

• Heavy Import Dependence: Over 60% of LPG consumed in Nigeria is imported, making prices highly susceptible to fluctuations in global oil prices and exchange rates.
• Rising Inflation: Nigeria’s inflation rate, recorded at 32.15% in August 2024, has driven up the cost of goods and services, including cooking gas.
• Logistical Challenges: Transportation costs and infrastructural deficits further contribute to the rising cost of LPG.

Impact on Households

The escalating cost of cooking gas is straining household budgets, forcing many Nigerians to explore alternative energy sources that may be less efficient or environmentally sustainable.

Current Cooking Gas Price Breakdown by Cylinder Size

• 1kg: ₦1,300
• 3kg: ₦3,900
• 5kg: ₦6,500
• 6kg: ₦7,800
• 10kg: ₦13,000
• 12.5kg: ₦16,250

The rising cost of LPG remains a significant concern, with many calling on the government to implement policies that will stabilize prices and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported gas.