The rising price of cooking gas has forced many households and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory to embrace traditional fuels such as charcoal and firewood.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that cooking gas prices in the FCT have risen sharply in recent months, moving from about N1,200 per kg to N2,000 per kg.
Industry operators have attributed the increase to supply shortages, higher depot costs, foreign exchange pressures and rising transportation expenses.
Consumers and vendors of the essential commodity, who spoke to NAN on Sunday, said the rising cost has forced many households and businesses to seek cheaper cooking alternatives.
A food vendor in Gwarimpa, Abuja, Mrs. Mayo Akinpelu, said she stopped using cooking gas after repeated price increases made it too expensive for her business.
According to Akinpelu, she switched to firewood and charcoal because they are cheaper and easier to purchase in small quantities.
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