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Nigeria’s cooking gas prices surge, forcing many to switch to cheaper fuels like charcoal and firewoodSmall businesses struggle as rising gas costs significantly impact profits and operational viabilityDemand for charcoal and firewood skyrockets amid cooking gas scarcity and affordability concerns
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Nigeria’s worsening cost-of-living crisis is forcing many households and small businesses to abandon cooking gas for cheaper alternatives such as charcoal and firewood, as the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) continues to climb across major cities, including Abuja and Lagos.
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say the steady increase in cooking gas prices has placed severe pressure on household budgets and business operations, with many now struggling to afford refills.
Abuja residents resort to unorthodox means as cooking gas prices soar. Credit: NurPhoto/ContributorSource: Getty Images
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