Nigerians in major cities are struggling with sharp increases in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, with retail prices reaching as high as N2,400 per kilogramme in some areas.
The latest hike has intensified the cost-of-living crisis, as families already grappling with rising food and other essential costs are now being forced to abandon cleaner cooking methods in favour of firewood and charcoal.
While official filling stations in places like Ibadan sell gas for between N1,650 and N1,900 per kg, neighbourhood retailers and informal sellers are charging significantly more up to N2,400/kg depending on the location. Many consumers report paying over N2,000 per kg in recent days.
Housewife Deborah Akintola from Ibadan voiced her frustration: “Last week, I bought gas at N1,600 per kilogramme. Now it’s N1,900 and even over N2,000 in some places. In May, it was just N1,000. This is too much, especially with food
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