The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has confirmed a fresh increase in cooking gas prices, with the product now selling between ₦1,500 and ₦1,700 per kilogram. Marketers are paying between ₦25.2 million and ₦26.2 million for a 20-metric-ton truckload, depending on location. NALPGAM President Edu Inyang attributed the rise to supply shortages, high depot prices, transport and logistics challenges, and rising operational costs across the country.
Inyang called on the Federal Government to intervene urgently to stabilise supply and prices, warning that continued increases could push families back to using firewood and charcoal. He said the shift would pose risks to public health and the environment. The association also highlighted potential consequences, including worsening food inflation, declining small gas businesses, and reduced investment in the sector.
NALPGAM urged the government, regulators, NNPC, and other industry players to increase local gas supply, improve transparency in distribution, and remove import and supply bottlenecks. The group stressed the need to make cooking gas more affordable for consumers.
University of Lagos energy law expert Prof. Dayo Ayoade linked the price surge to Nigeria's broader energy challenges. He cited global factors such as Middle East tensions and supply disruptions, alongside domestic issues like foreign exchange difficulties and weak infrastructure. Ayoade noted that under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), fuel prices are market-driven, leaving consumers to absorb most cost increases. He advocated for stronger investment in local gas production, storage, transportation, and distribution networks.
Edu Inyang warns high gas prices could force Nigerians back to firewood, yet his association operates within a system shaped by the same market forces he criticises. The Petroleum Industry Act allows prices to float, meaning the current cost reflects policy choices made by the government and industry stakeholders. Consumers are left exposed while structural fixes remain unimplemented. The gap between urgent appeals and existing policy frameworks leaves millions with fewer affordable options.
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