The retail price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), widely known as cooking gas, has recorded an aggressive surge across Nigeria as of Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Driven by recent depot shortages, vessel charter costs, and international supply chain pressures, cooking gas prices have leaped significantly over the past week.
The retail price for LPG has broken into a disruptive band of ₦1,500 to ₦2,000 per kilogram, putting severe financial strain on households and micro-enterprises nationwide.
Key Retail Market Summary
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Price Per Kilogram (National Average Range): ₦1,500 – ₦2,000/kg
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Average 3kg Refill: ₦4,500 – ₦5,400
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Average 5kg Refill: ₦7,500 – ₦9,500
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Average 12.5kg Refill: ₦18,750 – ₦25,000
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Wholesale Terminal Price: Up to ₦26.2 million per 20-metric-tonne truck
Regional Price Variations
Lagos remains the primary distribution hub for LPG, but restricted terminal loading volumes have driven costs up significantly even in coastal regions, while far-northern and border communities are experiencing the heaviest financial squeeze.
1. Lagos & South-West
While Techno Oil remains a notable supplier in Lagos at a slightly lower threshold, low overall volume availability keeps retail costs highly volatile.
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Price Per KG: ₦1,500 – ₦1,800
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12.5kg Cylinder Refill: ₦18,750 – ₦22,500
2. Abuja & North-Central
Prices in the Federal Capital Territory and its environs spiked rapidly over the last few days, marking up to a 50% jump in a short window.
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Price Per KG: ₦1,700 – ₦1,900
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12.5kg Cylinder Refill: ₦21,250 – ₦23,750
3. South-East & South-South
Market availability varies heavily based on local private depot operations and supply access.
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Price Per KG: ₦1,600 – ₦1,850
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12.5kg Cylinder Refill: ₦20,000 – ₦23,125
4. Northern Nigeria (North-East & North-West)
Logistics, transportation risks, and long-distance road haulage from southern terminals continue to push prices to the absolute highest tier in the country.
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Price Per KG: ₦1,800 – ₦2,000 (reaching up to ₦3,000 in remote border communities)
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12.5kg Cylinder Refill: ₦22,500 – ₦25,000+
Why Are Prices Skyrocketing?
According to the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), structural vulnerabilities are driving the crisis. Despite Nigeria possessing massive natural gas reserves, a substantial percentage of domestic LPG is exposed to international dollar-denominated pricing indices, global shipping fluctuations, and local foreign exchange volatility.
Market Warning: Marketers have expressed deep concerns that if the federal government does not urgently intervene to stabilize local supply networks and shield domestic consumers from international price shocks, the severe financial squeeze could push more low-income families completely back to charcoal and firewood.
