The alarm raised by the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) highlights a growing crisis as the price of cooking gas (LPG) continues to spiral out of reach for many Nigerian households.
​According to the latest reports as of May 2026, the association has confirmed that consumers are now paying over ₦1,500 per kilogram in many parts of the country. This surge has triggered a significant shift in energy habits, forcing many families to revert to charcoal and firewood, which carries heavy environmental and health risks.
Marketers are currently paying between ₦25.2 million and ₦26.2 million for a 20-metric-tonne truck of LPG. Ongoing bottlenecks at depots and erratic supply from producers have created a “seller’s market” with limited availability.
Despite being a major gas producer, Nigeria still relies on imports to bridge the gap in domestic production, making local prices vulnerable to international fluctuations and naira devaluation.
A lack of critical storage and distribution infrastructure continues to drive up operational costs for marketers. To prevent a total collapse of the “Decade of Gas” initiative, the association is calling for a higher percentage of gas produced by companies like NLNG should be dedicated strictly to the local market.
This price hike isn’t just a kitchen problem; it’s a major driver of food inflation. If the government doesn’t step in to stabilize the supply chain, the goal of moving Nigeria toward clean energy could be set back by years.
