“Nigerians Gasp as Cooking Gas Hits New High — See the Shocking Price Per Kg!”

As of the final week of May 2025, the price of refilling cooking gas (Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG) in Nigeria shows a noticeable decline, though it varies by region and supplier.

At Rainoil, a leading gas retailer, LPG is currently sold at approximately ₦1,050 per kilogram—a rate similar to that at other major outlets such as Matrix in Lagos.

Current LPG Price Breakdown (at ₦1,050/kg):

• 1kg: ₦1,050

• 3kg: ₦3,150

• 5kg: ₦5,250

• 10kg: ₦10,500

• 12.5kg: ₦13,125

This marks a significant decrease compared to earlier months, when LPG prices ranged between ₦1,200 and ₦1,400 per kilogram in various parts of the country, including Lagos and Ogun states.

What’s Driving the Price Changes?

1. Depot Price Fluctuations:
Depot prices for LPG have seen recent changes. For example, petrol landing costs shifted from ₦872 per litre on April 28 to ₦868 per litre on April 29, influencing retail LPG prices due to changes in overall logistics and importation costs.

2. Regional Disparities:
LPG prices differ from state to state due to transportation costs, demand, and supply dynamics. For instance, in Lagos, a 12.5kg cylinder dropped to ₦13,750 in April 2025, compared to ₦17,283 in November 2024—an effective per-kg rate of ₦1,100. Meanwhile, prices in Rivers, Osun, and Benue remain higher.

3. Government Policies:
The Nigerian government banned LPG exports in November 2024 to boost local availability and stabilize domestic prices.

4. Increased Local Production:
Over 70% of Nigeria’s cooking gas supply now comes from local production, reducing dependence on imports and insulating the market from global price shocks.

Regional LPG Price Snapshot (May 2025):

• FCT (Abuja): ₦1,050 – ₦1,150/kg

• Lagos: ₦13,750 for 12.5kg (₦1,100/kg)

• Rivers, Osun, Benue: Higher prices persist due to local factors