The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has raised serious concern over the sharp rise in the cost of cooking gas across the country, warning that the situation could trigger public frustration against gas retailers if not urgently addressed.
According to the association, the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has climbed to between ₦1,500 and ₦1,700 per kilogram, while marketers now pay as much as ₦25.2 million to ₦26.2 million for a 20-metric-tonne truck, depending on location.
NALPGAM’s National President, Edu Inyang, described the development as “sad and pathetic,” noting that cooking gas—widely regarded as a basic household necessity—has become increasingly unaffordable for many Nigerians.
He warned that if the situation continues unchecked, citizens may turn their frustration toward filling station operators, despite the fact that the crisis is driven by broader supply and pricing challenges.
The association attributed the rising cost to supply shortages, high depot prices, logistics difficulties, and increased operational expenses across the LPG value chain.
Inyang also raised concern that many households are already reverting to firewood and charcoal as alternatives, a shift he said could worsen environmental degradation and public health risks while undermining Nigeria’s clean energy goals.
He urged the Federal Government, relevant regulatory agencies, and key industry stakeholders to urgently intervene by boosting domestic supply, removing distribution bottlenecks, and stabilising market prices.
NALPGAM warned that failure to act quickly could deepen inflationary pressure, threaten small businesses in the LPG sector, and reduce investor confidence in the energy market.
For now, Nigerians continue to grapple with rising living costs as cooking gas—once seen as a transition fuel away from traditional energy sources—becomes increasingly out of reach for many households.