Nigeria's Cooking Gas Prices Hit N1,900/kg Amid Variations

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have reached as high as N1,900 per kilogram, according to recent market surveys. Prices vary significantly across states, with households paying between N1,200 and N1,900 per kilogram of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority reported an average price of N1,500 per kilogram in October 2026. Refilling a standard 12.5kg cylinder now costs between N15,000 and N23,750 nationwide.

Notably, consumers in Katsina-Ala face the highest prices at N1,900 per kilogram, while Jos residents pay N1,600. Prices in Oyo State range from N1,200 to N1,500, with some gas plants charging N1,500.

In Maiduguri, refilling a 12.5kg cylinder costs between N18,000 and N21,000, a significant increase from N9,000 two years ago. The price differences across surveyed locations reach N700 per kilogram, translating to N8,750 for a full cylinder.

Recent data indicates a 16% price increase between October 30 and November 2, 2026.