Cooking Gas Prices Surge by 76.41% in One Year

The average price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), or cooking gas, has increased by 76.41%, rising from N9,247.40 in September 2023 to N16,313.43 in September 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). On a monthly basis, the price climbed by 4.89% from the N15,552.56 recorded in August 2024.

Rivers State recorded the highest average price at N17,992.86, while Adamawa had the lowest at N13,983.33. The South-East zone saw the highest average prices, while the North-East recorded the lowest.

Similarly, the price for refilling a 5kg cylinder rose by 59.90% from N4,189.96 in September 2023 to N6,699.63 in September 2024. Rivers again topped the list with the highest price, while Kebbi recorded the lowest. The North-East also saw the highest average price for 5kg refills, with the North-West having the lowest.
Source: Sweetcrude