9.5% INCREASE ON COOKING GAS PRICES FROM MAY TO JUNE 2025.

9.5% INCREASE ON COOKING GAS PRICES FROM MAY TO JUNE 2025.

As Nigeria continues to pursue energy transition goals and promote the use of cleaner fuels like Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), one of the most significant indicators of progress or setbacks is the affordability and accessibility of LPG to everyday consumers. Our June 2025 LPG Price Watch, compiled from firsthand data gathered across our social media platforms on WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook, reveals a continued upward trend in cooking gas prices across various Nigerian states. This blog explores the key highlights of June’s price data, regional differences, and the driving forces behind the fluctuations, as well as why price transparency and awareness matter for consumers and stakeholders alike.

National Price Overview: A Steady Climb

Our analysis of 12 major cities and towns across Nigeria shows a clear increase in LPG prices compared to May 2025. The price of a standard 12.5kg cylinder now ranges between ₦17,000 and ₦18,750, depending on location. On a per-kilogram basis, this translates to ₦1,360 to ₦1,500, a notable increase from the average per kg cost of ₦1,268 last month. In comparison, the average cost of a 12.5kg cylinder in May was ₦15,856.25. The June data shows that consumers are now paying between ₦1,150 to ₦1,900 more per cylinder, amounting to a percentage increase of roughly 8% to 9.5%.

Regional Price Comparisons

The data reveals considerable variation across the country:

1. Kano and Kaduna States emerged as some of the most expensive locations, with 12.5kg LPG selling for ₦18,750 and ₦18,500, respectively.

2. Abuja (FCT) followed closely with a recorded price of ₦18,500, while Port Harcourt in Rivers State reported prices of ₦18,250.

3. States like Ibadan (Oyo), Ijebu Ode (Ogun), and Owerri (Imo) recorded relatively lower prices, averaging between ₦17,000 and ₦17,250.

These differences reflect the disparities in logistics costs, proximity to LPG depots, and local supply dynamics.

Why Are Prices Increasing?

Several underlying factors contribute to this upward trend:

1. Logistics and Distribution Challenges

Transportation of LPG from depots in the southern region to northern and central states adds significant cost. Rising diesel prices further amplify these logistics challenges.

2. Exchange Rate Pressure

The naira continues to depreciate against the dollar, increasing the cost of imported gas infrastructure such as tanks, pumps, and even composite cylinders. These costs are transferred to the final consumer.

3. Supply-Demand Imbalance

With government-backed LPG awareness campaigns encouraging the shift from firewood to cooking gas, demand has been steadily rising. However, the infrastructure depots, bottling plants, and last-mile delivery systems have not scaled at the same pace.

4. Deregulated Market Conditions

Unlike petrol, which is still heavily regulated, LPG operates in a relatively free market. Prices are set by suppliers, and without price caps or proper checks, this creates room for price volatility.

Why This Matters

These rising prices have far-reaching implications. For low-income and rural households, higher gas prices could push them back toward harmful and polluting alternatives like firewood and charcoal, undermining years of advocacy for clean cooking.

Moreover, small-scale LPG retailers are also struggling. In our recent discussions with stakeholders on the LPG in Nigeria WhatsApp platform, many business owners complained about dwindling margins and the inability to compete with larger players.

Looking Ahead

As the country continues its transition to cleaner cooking solutions, the government and private sector must prioritize interventions that reduce costs, improve distribution, and stabilize the LPG market. This includes expanding inland storage facilities, offering tax incentives on critical infrastructure, and ensuring equitable pricing for consumers.

For now, the trend is clear: Nigerians are paying more for cooking gas than ever before. Only through concerted effort, better regulation, and targeted subsidies can the LPG industry reach the national goal of increased adoption without burdening the very citizens it aims to serve.

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