The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has raised concerns over the sharp rise in cooking gas prices and inconsistent supply across the country, warning that the situation could lead to scarcity and deepen economic hardship for households.
According to the association, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) now sells for more than ₦1,500 per kilogram in several locations, with some retail outlets charging between ₦1,600 and ₦2,000 per kilogram. This marks a significant jump from prices that were below ₦1,000 just a short time ago.
NALPGAM noted that marketers are currently purchasing 20 metric tonnes of LPG at prices ranging between ₦25.2 million and ₦26.2 million, depending on location and logistics conditions.
In a statement signed by its National President, Edu Inyang, and Executive Secretary, Bassey Essien, the association described the situation as “sad and rather very pathetic,” warning that the rising cost structure is becoming unsustainable for both operators and consumers.
The group explained that supply shortages, high depot prices, logistics challenges, and increasing operational costs are driving the upward price trend nationwide. It added that where LPG is available, it is being sold far above what average Nigerians can afford.
The association further warned that the situation is threatening Nigeria’s clean energy transition, as many households that had switched to LPG are now finding it difficult to refill their cylinders. It noted that some families and small businesses are already reverting to firewood and charcoal, with negative implications for public health and the environment.
NALPGAM also cautioned that continued price instability could worsen food inflation, force small LPG retail businesses to shut down, trigger job losses, and undermine investor confidence in the sector.
The group urged the Federal Government, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to urgently intervene to stabilise supply and pricing.
It recommended improved domestic LPG allocation, better distribution transparency, removal of supply bottlenecks, investment in storage infrastructure, and market stabilisation measures to ease pressure on consumers.
NALPGAM stressed that urgent action is needed to prevent further hardship, insisting it is ready to work with relevant stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the crisis.
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