Nigerians are reeling from the impact of a new wave of economic hardship as the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, surges to N1,250 per kilogram.
This sharp increase, up from less than N500 in 2018, has sent shockwaves through households nationwide, adding another layer of burden to an already strained population.
Frustration and anger simmer at meal tables as citizens grapple with the rising cost of living in Africa’s most populous nation.
“How can we cook?” lamented Tosin Adelakun, a Lagos resident, juggling multiple jobs to support her family. “Everything is going up, but our salaries stay the same. Now even cooking basic meals is becoming a luxury.”
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The price hike isn’t just a pinch, it’s a punch to the guts for many Nigerians who rely on LPG for their daily cooking needs.
BusinessDay found that the average retail price of cooking gas across Nigeria today stands at N6,966.03 per 5 kg refilling, according to the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), rising by 71.23 percent from June 2023, compounding the woes of the citizens of the country.
Many consumers are adjusting their budgets to accommodate the higher costs. Some are turning to alternative cooking methods, while others are cutting back on other expenses. The situation is adding pressure to households already dealing with a higher cost of living.
“It’s becoming unbearable to cook with gas now,” Osuji Chidinma, a businesswoman living in the Iyana Iba area of Lagos, said. “We are now substituting with charcoal and firewood.”
Just like Chidinma, many Nigerians who can’t afford to get the product at the surging prices have moved to dirty alternative sources like firewood and charcoal, among others.
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