Cooking Gas Hits ₦1,500/kg As Marketers Warn Of Scarcity And ₦26.2m Depot Cost For 20MT

Cooking Gas Hits ₦1,500/kg as Marketers Warn of Scarcity and ₦26.2m Depot Cost for 20MT The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers NALPGAM has raised alarm over worsening scarcity and rising cost of cooking gas in Nigeria, warning that the situation could further strain households, small businesses, and the broader economy. According to the association, retail prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG, commonly known as cooking gas, have risen to as high as ₦1,500 per kilogram, while marketers are now forced to purchase 20 metric tonnes 20MT for between ₦25.2 million and ₦26.2 million, depending on location NALPGAM explained that the sharp increase in depot prices has made distribution increasingly difficult, with operators struggling to source products at sustainable rates. The association noted that the price pressure is being felt across the value chain, from importation and depot storage to retail distribution, leading to erratic supply and widespread scarcity in several parts of the country.The association warned that the rising cost of cooking gas is already having severe consequences on Nigerian households, food vendors, and small-scale businesses that depend heavily on LPG for daily operations. It said many consumers are now paying significantly more to refill cylinders, while some are being forced to reduce usage or switch to alternative, less efficient energy sources.NALPGAM highlighted that the cost of acquiring a single 20MT truckload of LPG—now between ₦25.2 million and ₦26.2 million—is making it increasingly difficult for marketers to maintain stable supply across the country. The association said this cost escalation is driven by supply shortages, logistics challenges, and rising operational expenses in the downstream gas sector. The group warned that the current crisis is undermining Nigeria’s push toward clean cooking energy, as many households that previously adopted LPG are now reverting to firewood and charcoal due to affordability issues. It stressed that such a reversal could worsen environmental degradation and public health concerns.NALPGAM urged the Federal Government, regulators, and key stakeholders in the gas value chain to urgently intervene to stabilise prices and improve supply.

• Increased domestic LPG allocation
• Improved infrastructure for storage and distribution
• Reduction of import and logistics bottlenecks
• Transparent pricing and distribution mechanisms
• Strategic interventions to stabilise retail costs

The association also reaffirmed its readiness to work with government agencies and industry operators to ensure long-term stability in the LPG market. NALPGAM warned that if the situation is not urgently addressed, it could lead to wider economic consequences, including inflationary pressure, job losses in the retail LPG sector, and reduced investor confidence in the energy market. It maintained that cooking gas, which has become a key household energy source, is now increasingly unaffordable for many Nigerians.