The cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has continued to increase across Nigeria ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
Reports indicate that the Federal Government earlier declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays for the Sallah festivities.
A market survey revealed that cooking gas, which previously sold for less than ₦1,000 per kilogramme, is now being sold between ₦1,500 and ₦2,000 in many parts of the country.
Residents in some South-West communities disclosed that LPG now sells for nearly ₦2,000 per kilogramme in border areas of Ogun State.
Consumers in Lagos, Abeokuta and Ibadan also reported prices ranging from ₦1,600 to ₦1,700 per kilogramme, while several northern states are experiencing rates between ₦1,800 and ₦2,000 per kilogramme.
Reacting to the development, some consumers criticised the government for failing to ease the economic burden on citizens.
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) also expressed concern over the rising prices and irregular supply of LPG nationwide.
In a statement jointly signed by its National President, Edu Inyang, and Executive Secretary, Bassey Essien, the association warned that the situation could lead to scarcity and worsen economic hardship for millions of Nigerians.
According to the group, marketers currently spend between ₦25.2 million and ₦26.2 million to purchase 20 metric tonnes of LPG, depending on location.
NALPGAM described the situation as unfortunate and warned that continued increases in prices could provoke frustration among consumers toward gas retailers.
The association further noted that the rising cost of cooking gas is affecting households, food vendors, small businesses and low-income earners who depend on LPG for daily cooking activities.
It added that the surge in prices threatens the progress Nigeria has made in promoting clean cooking energy and wider LPG adoption across the country.
According to the marketers, many households are gradually returning to the use of firewood and charcoal due to the increasing cost of gas.
NALPGAM also warned that persistent hikes in LPG prices could worsen food inflation, cripple small-scale LPG businesses and undermine the country’s clean energy targets.
Aside from the rising cost, residents in some areas complained about growing scarcity of cooking gas at neighbourhood retail outlets.
They urged the Federal Government to urgently intervene by stabilising supply and reducing prices, especially as Muslims prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
