Cooking Gas Price Rises to N1,800/kg in Abuja, N1,650 in Lagos, Ogun

According to a report by The Cable on Friday, November 13, 2026, the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has recorded another increase across parts of Nigeria, with consumers in Abuja paying as much as N1,800 per kilogramme, while prices have climbed to N1,650 in some retail outlets in Lagos and Ogun states.

The latest development is raising concerns among households and businesses that depend on LPG for cooking, as the rising cost adds to the financial pressure facing consumers amid the country’s high cost of living.

Checks by TheCable on Thursday showed that several gas retailers had adjusted their prices upward, with the extent of the increase varying across locations and filling stations.

In Lagos, Techno Oil outlets in Festac increased their retail price from N1,450 to N1,650 per kilogramme, representing an increase of N200.

Similarly, NipCo outlets located around First Gate and the Trade Fair Complex raised their prices from N1,280 to N1,480 per kilogramme.

The upward adjustment was also recorded in Ogun State, where consumers are facing higher costs at different gas refilling stations.

At the Ecogas LPG refilling plant in Sagamu, the price increased from N1,500 to N1,600 per kilogramme.

At Oyejo gas station in Shiwun, the cost rose from N1,450 to N1,650 per kilogramme, representing an additional N200.

In Abuja, the situation was similarly concerning, as retail prices increased from N1,700 to N1,800 per kilogramme at some outlets.

However, NipCo retail stations in the Federal Capital Territory sold the product at N1,650 per kilogramme, indicating differences in pricing among operators.

The latest increase in cooking gas prices follows a significant rise in the cost of the product at the depot level.

Depot prices reportedly climbed from N1,100 to N1,450 per kilogramme within one month, representing an increase of approximately 31.8 per cent.

The sharp rise in wholesale prices has placed additional pressure on retailers, many of whom have subsequently transferred the increased costs to consumers.

The development comes at a time when Nigerian households are increasingly struggling with the cost of essential goods and services, making the affordability of domestic energy a major concern.

Cooking gas has become an important alternative to traditional cooking fuels such as firewood and charcoal, particularly in urban areas. However, repeated price increases have made it increasingly expensive for some households to maintain their consumption levels.

Commenting on the development, gas expert Lawal Taofeek attributed the latest increase partly to seasonal changes in global energy demand.

According to him, the European heating season typically results in higher demand for natural gas as countries increase consumption to keep homes and buildings warm during colder months.

He explained that the increased demand in the international market could influence prices across the global gas supply chain, with consequences for LPG prices in importing and consuming countries.

Taofeek noted that the seasonal demand pressure was contributing to the current upward movement in gas prices.

He said the trend could persist until late December or early January, when the peak heating season in Europe is expected to begin easing.

The expert, however, expressed optimism that prices could moderate once the seasonal increase in international demand subsides.

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