Nigeria: Cooking gas prices hit record high in 2024, 3.7x the price in 2016

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.

Source:
National Bureau of Statistics
Period:
2016 - 2024
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