The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has raised concerns over the growing scarcity of cooking gas and the sharp increase in prices across Nigeria.
According to the association, the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has risen from about ₦1,300 per kilogramme to as high as ₦1,500/kg in several parts of the country.
In a statement issued on Sunday, NALPGAM said marketers are now paying between ₦25.2 million and ₦26.2 million for 20 metric tonnes of cooking gas, depending on the location.
The association warned that the worsening supply crisis and rising costs could trigger public anger if urgent steps are not taken to stabilise the market.
“It is sad and rather pathetic that Nigerians now buy cooking gas at over ₦1,500 per kilogramme,” the statement said.
NALPGAM noted that the development is causing severe hardship for millions of households, food vendors, small businesses and low-income earners who rely on cooking gas for daily activities.
The marketers also expressed fears that the crisis could reverse years of progress made in promoting clean energy adoption in Nigeria.
According to the group, many households are already returning to the use of firewood and charcoal because cooking gas has become increasingly unaffordable.
The association identified persistent supply shortages, high depot prices, logistics bottlenecks and rising operational expenses as major challenges affecting LPG availability nationwide.
It further warned that if the situation continues unchecked, it could worsen food inflation, lead to job losses in the LPG retail sector, discourage investment and undermine Nigeria’s climate and clean energy goals.
NALPGAM called on the Federal Government, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, domestic producers, depot owners and other stakeholders to urgently intervene.
The association urged authorities to improve LPG supply nationwide, increase domestic allocation, reduce importation and distribution bottlenecks, stabilise retail prices and invest in storage and distribution infrastructure.
It also pledged continued collaboration with regulators and industry stakeholders to ensure affordable and sustainable access to cooking gas across the country.
NALPGAM stressed that millions of Nigerians should not be left to suffer while access to clean cooking energy becomes increasingly difficult and expensive.
