Cooking gas prices have fallen to between N1,100 and N1,650 per kilogram across Nigeria, driven by improved supply and lower depot prices, according to findings from Legit.ng. This marks the first major decline after months of steep increases that saw prices surge to as high as N2,400/kg between May and June 2026.
Regional Price Variations
In Lagos, Ibadan, and Abeokuta, consumers now pay between N1,100 and N1,350/kg. Port Harcourt, Warri, and Benin City see prices ranging from N1,150 to N1,400/kg. Onitsha and Enugu have prices between N1,200 and N1,450/kg, while Abuja residents pay N1,250 to N1,500/kg. Kano and Kaduna range from N1,300 to N1,550/kg, and Maiduguri and the North-East remain the highest at N1,350 to N1,650/kg.
Industry Confirmation
Edu Inyang, National President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, confirmed the price now averages between N1,100 and N1,650 per kilogram. “The inflow of the product has increased, and retailers are now competing for sales, which has pushed down the price,” a gas retailer in Abuja stated.
Cost of Refills
At current rates, refilling a 5kg cylinder costs between N5,500 and N8,250; a 6kg cylinder costs N6,600 to N9,900; and a standard 12.5kg cylinder ranges from N13,750 to N20,625.
Price Decline from Peak
Earlier in the year, cooking gas prices rose from about N1,000/kg to over N2,400/kg due to supply shortages and higher depot prices. The federal government intervened by warning against hoarding and increasing gas imports. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) was instructed to strengthen market monitoring to curb unfair practices.
