Cooking Gas Price Hits ₦17,500: Strike and Supply Delays Cause Surge

The price of cooking gas in Nigeria has surged to ₦17,500 per cylinder due to a strike and delays in supply from Dangote. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) price hike has put additional financial pressure on households already struggling with high food and transport costs.

The strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and delays from Dangote Refinery have worsened the crisis. Marketers are urging Dangote to speed up distribution to stabilize the market and ease pressure on consumers.