The recent hike in cooking gas prices has begun to place fresh pressure on the budgets of many Nigerian households.
Some consumers are reportedly paying as much as N2,000 per kilogram due to worsening supply shortages and rising operational costs.
Based on a recent survey conducted on Monday, May 25, 2026, it was observed that cooking gas prices across parts of Ogun, Abuja, and other states have risen significantly.
The sudden increase has raised concerns among consumers and industry stakeholders, many of whom fear the situation could worsen if proper measures are not put in place.
The rise in prices has become especially evident in Lagos and nearby communities, with many residents noticing significant increases over just a few weeks.
In the Ikorodu area of Lagos, the price of cooking gas has climbed to nearly N1,800 per kilogram, up from about N1,300 a month earlier.
Around Afeeze Bus Stop in Ogba, buyers are now paying up to N2,000 per kilogram, compared to N1,500 recorded only three weeks ago.
Several other areas across Lagos have experienced similar hikes. In Akoka, Yaba, residents now buy cooking gas at roughly N1,500 per kilogram, while consumers in Ojota pay close to N1,400 per kilogram.
The rising cost is not limited to Lagos. In the RCCG camp axis of Mowe, Ogun State, cooking gas now goes for as high as N2,000 per kilogram. In Owerri, Imo State, buyers are paying roughly N1,500 per kilogram.
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are also feeling the impact. In Lugbe, cooking gas sells for about N1,480 per kilogram, while consumers in Lokogoma pay approximately N1,600 per kilogram.
Industry stakeholders have attributed the continuous rise in prices to deepening supply constraints and increasing expenses throughout the LPG distribution chain.
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers raised concerns over the worsening market situation, noting that consumers across the country are now paying more than N1,500 per kilogram of cooking gas.
The association further disclosed that marketers currently spend between N25.2 million and N26.2 million to procure a 20-metric-tonne LPG truck, with costs varying based on location and transportation logistics.
