Dangote Refinery has listed cooking gas at ₦980 per kilogram, significantly below the rates quoted by several other major depots, as rising retail costs continue to put pressure on Nigerian households.
Data reported by Legit.ng on October 11, 2026, showed that the refinery’s price was the lowest among the selected suppliers, while other depots listed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at between ₦1,160 and ₦1,170 per kilogram.
The latest figures highlight the price differences among suppliers in Nigeria’s cooking gas market, where households continue to face varying refill costs depending on their location and retailer.
Depot prices show wide differences
According to data from Petroleumprice.ng, 11 PLC, Ardova, Rain Oil and Techno Oil listed cooking gas at ₦1,160 per kilogram. Navgas and Nipco quoted ₦1,170 per kilogram.
At Dangote Refinery’s listed rate of ₦980 per kilogram, filling a 12.5kg cylinder would cost ₦12,250 at the depot price, before transportation, distribution charges and retailers’ margins.
At ₦1,160 per kilogram, the same quantity would cost ₦14,500, creating a difference of ₦2,250 compared with Dangote’s rate.
The gap illustrates the cost differences between suppliers and the potential savings available to bulk buyers purchasing directly from depots.
However, the difference does not automatically translate into equivalent savings for households, as retail prices depend on additional costs along the distribution chain.
Retail cooking gas prices continue to rise
Despite the lower depot rate offered by Dangote, retail cooking gas prices remain a concern for consumers.
The average retail price of a 12.5kg cylinder increased to ₦17,616.94 in September 2026, from ₦16,847 in August. The increase of ₦769.94 represented a 4.57 per cent rise within one month.
Prices also varied across locations. Shagamu and Badagry recorded rates of ₦15,000 for a 12.5kg refill, while some areas in Lagos reported prices as high as ₦21,250.
In parts of Rivers State, including Iriebe and Eleme, a 12.5kg cylinder was reported to cost ₦20,000.
These differences show how transportation costs, storage, supply conditions and retailer margins can influence the final amount paid by consumers, even when depot prices are lower.
What the price movement means for households
Cooking gas remains an important household energy source in Nigeria, making changes in its price significant for families managing rising living expenses.
Lower depot prices can create room for retailers to reduce refill costs, particularly where supply is readily available and distribution expenses are manageable.
However, the extent to which consumers benefit depends on how quickly retailers adjust their prices and whether the lower rates are sustained.
The Federal Government has also been pursuing initiatives to expand access to cooking gas and encourage households to move away from firewood and charcoal.
The National Grassroots LPG Programme, launched in Bayelsa State, targets the transition of five million households to liquefied petroleum gas by 2030.
For now, the latest depot figures provide a picture of growing price differences among suppliers, while the continuing gap between depot and retail rates remains a key factor in determining the affordability of cooking gas for Nigerian households.
