Relief in FCT, Nasarawa Over Crash in LPG Price to N1,150
Cooking gas prices have fallen significantly, easing pressure on households, although many consumers still struggle with affordability.
Price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) popularly called cooking gas has crashed to between N1,050 and N1,150, giving reliefs to residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighbouring communities in Nasarawa State.
Thr price of the commodity escalated up till last week, selling for as high as N2,000 per kilogram.
Visit to selected gas retail outlets in Area 2, Abuja, as well as Mararaba and Masaka, revealed that the cost of LPG has dropped compared to the sharp price increases recorded between April and May, when many households struggled to cope with rising living expenses.
The survey found that LPG was selling for between ₦1,050 and ₦1,150 per kilogram, depending on the outlet and location. While the reduction has been welcomed by consumers, many believe the current price remains high for low-income households.
Donna Lamuwa, a buyer
said the high cost of cooking gas forced her family to abandon its use for several months.
“Since April, I stopped using cooking gas because I could no longer afford to refill my cylinder, My family had to rely on firewood and charcoal for our daily cooking. When I heard that the price had dropped, I decided to come and refill my gas today. The reduction has brought some relief, but I still hope the price comes down further because things are still very expensive,” she lamented.
Another buyer, Ibrahim Musa, described the development as encouraging, noting that some households had abandoned cooking gas when prices reached their peak.
“Many people switched to charcoal and firewood because gas became too expensive. With the current reduction, some families are returning to LPG, although affordability is still a major concern,” he said.
Gas retailers also confirmed that demand has improved in recent weeks.
Emmanuel John, a sales attendant at a gas station in Mararaba, attributed the decline in price to improved product supply.
“Supply has been relatively stable in recent weeks, and that has reflected in the price. We have also noticed an increase in the number of customers coming to refill their cylinders compared to a few months ago,” he said.
At a gas outlet in Masaka, station manager Aisha Sule said customers had responded positively to the price reduction but were hoping for further cuts.
“Our customers are happy that the price has dropped, but many still complain that it is beyond their budget, We hope the market remains stable so prices can reduce even more,” she said.
Although the recent decline has brought some relief, both consumers and retailers expressed concern that fluctuations in supply, transportation costs and foreign exchange could trigger another increase in prices.
They called on the government and stakeholders in the petroleum sector to sustain policies that encourage adequate LPG supply, improve distribution and ensure stable pricing to make clean cooking energy more affordable and accessible to Nigerians.
For many households and small businesses that rely on cooking gas, the current price reduction represents a welcome development. However, consumers say lasting relief will only come when prices become consistently affordable amid the country’s prevailing economic challenges.
