Cooking gas prices in Nigeria are still placing pressure on households, with retail rates in several major cities remaining far above the level marketers had earlier suggested would return. Despite recent assurances that Liquefied Petroleum Gas prices would ease back toward earlier averages, consumers are still paying significantly more for domestic refills.
Across Lagos and other urban centres, current prices show that the market has not yet adjusted downward in the way many buyers had hoped. In a number of outlets, cooking gas is still being sold within the range of ₦1,200 to ₦1,400 per kilogram, keeping household energy costs high at a time when many families are already grappling with broader economic strain.
Some filling plants in areas such as Igando, Ikotun, and Cele–Okota were found to be dispensing gas at around ₦1,200 per kilogram, while other locations continued to charge even higher rates. The variation from one outlet to another appears to depend largely on supply conditions, location, and operating costs.
Retailers within the sector say the increase has been difficult to ignore. One dealer noted that gas sold for around ₦900 to ₦950 per kilogram just weeks earlier, but has since climbed to about ₦1,200. That sharp jump captures the reality many consumers are currently facing when they attempt to refill their cylinders.
The pressure is not limited to ordinary retail buyers alone. Bulk purchasers taking between 150kg and 200kg are also paying over ₦1,100 per kilogram, showing that the pricing issue exists deeper within the supply chain and is not just a matter of small-scale retail markup.
Industry leaders say the continued price strength is being driven by unresolved supply disruptions, refinery-related delays, and ongoing logistics issues. These challenges have slowed the expected return to lower price levels and have kept the market under pressure longer than anticipated.
According to Gossip News Now, operators within the LPG sector believe that the backlog of unsupplied product remains one of the biggest reasons prices have not fallen faster. Maintenance activities, delivery bottlenecks, and supply coordination problems are all being cited as major obstacles to market stability.
Even with these concerns, there is still cautious optimism among marketers that conditions may improve in the coming weeks. Part of that expectation is tied to the anticipated entry of additional gas supply from Seplat Energy, along with stronger output from the Dangote Refinery and related gas infrastructure projects.
The expectation is that once these new and expanded supply sources begin feeding more consistently into the domestic market, pressure on availability could reduce and retail prices may gradually soften. If distribution improves alongside supply, households may eventually begin to see some relief.
Beyond the immediate price challenge, the LPG industry is also witnessing strong long-term growth in demand. National consumption has reportedly increased sharply over the past four years, rising from under 1 million metric tonnes in 2021 to about 2 million metric tonnes in 2025. That increase highlights how more Nigerians are turning to cooking gas as a preferred energy option.
Sector leaders believe this upward trend may continue, with forecasts suggesting consumption could reach 3 million metric tonnes annually by the first quarter of next year. Rising adoption, private investment, and collaboration with public institutions are all being credited for this growth.
The association representing LPG marketers says it remains committed to supporting the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas agenda, which is designed to expand domestic gas usage and strengthen Nigeria’s position as a more gas-powered economy. That broader ambition, however, will still depend heavily on how quickly supply issues are resolved and whether consumers can access gas at more affordable rates.
Commentary and Analysis
The continued rise in cooking gas prices shows how vulnerable household energy costs are to supply-chain disruptions and logistics problems. Even when industry players promise relief, structural bottlenecks can delay price reductions and leave consumers paying more for longer.
What makes the situation more significant is that LPG demand is clearly growing fast in Nigeria. More households are embracing gas as a cleaner and more practical fuel source, but rising demand without matching stability in supply can quickly translate into higher prices and consumer frustration.
The optimism around Seplat Energy and Dangote is important because it points to a possible medium-term solution. More domestic supply could eventually ease market pressure, but the benefit will depend on how efficiently the product moves from source to retail outlets across the country.
For now, the market remains caught between strong future potential and present-day hardship. Nigeria’s cooking gas sector may be expanding, but many consumers are still waiting for that growth to translate into cheaper and more stable prices.
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