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Cooking gas prices have soared over 60% in Nigeria since May, causing families to revert to firewoodThe global energy crisis and regional tensions are driving fears of further price increases in fuelExperts call for government support to alleviate the financial strain on low-income households amid rising energy costs
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Fresh cooking gas prices have emerged across depots nationwide as Nigerians continue to grapple with worsening liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) scarcity and rising energy costs.
The latest increase in depot prices has triggered fears of another nationwide surge in retail cooking gas costs, putting more pressure on households already struggling with inflation and high living expenses.
Nigerian depots raise cooking gas prices across Nigeria. Credit: Picture Alliance/ContributorSource: Getty Images
LPG prices jump by over 60%
Since the beginning of May 2026, the price of cooking gas has climbed sharply
