The price of cooking gas in Nigeria continues to vary across states as depot prices, transportation expenses and distribution costs influence what consumers pay at retail outlets.
Recent price data shows that LPG was sold at about N1,350 per kilogram in Lagos, N1,300 in Osun, N1,400 in Ogun and N1,200 in Oyo at the plant level.
However, the price increases as the product moves through the supply chain to retail outlets.
In Lagos, cooking gas retailed for about N1,600 per kilogram, while Osun recorded approximately N1,500 and Oyo about N1,300 per kilogram.
The difference between depot and retail prices reflects transportation, distribution and other costs incurred before the product reaches consumers.
How Much Is 12.5kg Cooking Gas in Nigeria?
The 12.5kg cylinder remains one of the most commonly used cooking gas sizes among Nigerian households.
At the reported Lagos retail price of N1,600 per kilogram, filling a 12.5kg cylinder costs approximately N20,000.
In Osun, the same quantity costs about N18,750, while consumers in Oyo pay roughly N16,250.
This means households in different parts of the country can pay thousands of naira more or less for the same quantity of LPG, depending largely on their location and local distribution costs.
Cooking Gas Depot Prices Vary
Wholesale prices at selected LPG depots also show significant differences.
Data from Petrolumprice.ng indicated that Dangote depot sold LPG at N990 per kilogram, while Matrix charged about N1,100.
Navgas sold at approximately N1,125 per kilogram, while A.Y.M Shafa and Nipco were both listed at around N1,150 per kilogram.
The variation demonstrates that price differences can begin at the source, before transportation, distribution expenses and retail margins are added.
Petrol Prices Affect Cooking Gas Costs
Transportation remains another important factor influencing the price of cooking gas in Nigeria.
Higher petrol prices have increased transportation expenses across the country, putting additional pressure on the LPG supply chain.
Consumers are therefore dealing with higher household expenses as the cost of moving cooking gas from depots and terminals to retail outlets is passed through the supply chain.
A Lagos consumer, Adenike Osho, told Legit.ng that households were already struggling with the impact of higher petrol and transportation costs before another increase in cooking gas expenses.
The situation has made it increasingly difficult for families to predict and manage their monthly household budgets.
Nigerian Company Completes LPG Terminal
Amid concerns over rising cooking gas prices, Asiko Energy Holdings Limited has completed a 5,000-metric-tonne LPG and propane terminal in Ijora, Lagos.
The company said the facility is expected to help it access a broader range of LPG producers and secure cheaper supplies, with the potential to reduce costs for Nigerian consumers.
At the completion ceremony on Tuesday, September 30, the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Felix Ekundayo, said the terminal would allow Asiko Energy to source products from a wider pool of suppliers.
According to the company, access to additional supply sources could improve the availability of LPG and support efforts to make cooking gas more affordable for households.
What This Means for Nigerian Households
The latest figures show that the amount Nigerians pay for cooking gas depends on more than the international or wholesale price of LPG.
Depot location, transportation costs, distance from supply points, distribution expenses and local market conditions can all influence the final retail price.
For consumers, this means the cost of filling a 12.5kg cylinder can differ considerably from one state or city to another.
With new LPG infrastructure coming on stream, increased supply and improved distribution could help ease some of the pressure on consumers if lower procurement costs are eventually reflected in retail prices.
