Just when many Nigerians felt trapped by rising costs at every turn, something snapped. The price of cooking gas per kilogram has dropped by 21%, a dramatic shift in a market long defined by tight margins and squeezed households. For many families, this feels like a sudden wind in their sails—a momentary lift in a sea of economic pressure.
But this isn’t just price movement—it’s potentially symbolic. It signals changing supply dynamics, pressure on marketers, and perhaps government influence finally pushing through. The bigger question now: will this reduction reach kitchens across Nigeria, or will middlemen swallow too much of it?
What the Reports Say
According to reports, dealers in many states have slashed the price of cooking gas per kg by 21% in recent days.
In the breakdown by state, Yobe tops the list with the highest average price for a 12.5 kg refill, at ₦16,887.42.
Earlier, some market reports showed gas dealers cutting depot prices and new price lists appearing nationwide, though retail prices sometimes lag behind depot cuts.
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In some urban markets, whispers suggest that what was once ₦1,500 per kg may now be closer to ₦1,100 per kg in certain spots.
