The North East had the highest average cooking gas prices of ₦7.4k and ₦18.2k for 5kg and 12.5kg cylinders respectively
The average price of 5kg and 12.5kg cooking gas rose by 44.62% and 50.08% from December 2023
The North East had the highest average price for 5kg gas, followed by the North Central, South West, North East, South East, and then the South South, which had the lowest average price
The North East had the highest average price for 12.5kg gas, followed by the South West, South-South, South East, North East, and then the North Central, which had the lowest average price
The average price of cooking gas in Nigeria has increased significantly, from ₦370 per kg in early 2016 to ₦1,390 per kg in June 2024.
After prices peaked at nearly ₦1,500 in May 2024, they fell by 6.1% in June.
The contributing factors to the increase include global energy fluctuations, naira depreciation, supply chain disruptions, and changes in domestic policies.
Here are the average prices of cooking gas in Nigeria since 2016.
In October 2021, the average price of 12.5kg cooking gas in Nigeria increased by 62.76% in October 2021 compared to October 2020. Between August 2021 and October 2021, the price increased by 47%.