Residents of Kwara State have decried the sharp increase in the price of cooking gas, with the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas rising to as much as N2,200 per kilogram in some parts of the state, worsening the hardship faced by households and small businesses.
A survey conducted by Arewa PUNCH across Ilorin and other communities in the state revealed that many residents are struggling to cope with the latest hike, forcing some families to cut consumption and consider reverting to charcoal and firewood despite concerns over health and environmental implications.
A resident of the Sobi area of Ilorin, Abdulganiyu Obanguru, described the increase as a painful reminder of the country’s worsening economic situation.
“The last time I bought gas, it was about N1,150 per kilogram. To my surprise, I got to the gas station and discovered that it had risen to N1,750 per kilogram,” he said.
“My target was
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