Nigerian households are experiencing fresh financial strain as the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has risen to about ₦2,400 per kilogram in several parts of the country.
Newsonspot reports that the latest increase has raised concerns among consumers who depend on cooking gas as a cleaner, safer, and more convenient alternative to firewood and kerosene for domestic use.
Market findings show that the soaring cost of LPG is forcing many families to cut back on consumption, while others are considering a return to traditional cooking fuels despite the health and environmental risks associated with them.
Industry stakeholders attribute the price hike to several factors, including foreign exchange volatility, rising transportation expenses, supply chain disruptions, and persistent inflation affecting the energy sector.
The increase comes as many Nigerians continue to battle soaring food prices, transportation costs, and other essential living expenses, placing additional pressure on already stretched household budgets.
Energy experts warn that if cooking gas prices continue to rise, efforts to promote the adoption of clean energy could be undermined, particularly among low-income households that may be discouraged from switching away from biomass fuels.
Consumer groups and advocacy organizations have therefore called for measures to stabilize LPG prices and make the product more affordable, stressing that accessibility is vital for wider adoption of clean cooking energy.
Although the Federal Government has identified the expansion of LPG usage as a key part of its clean energy and environmental sustainability agenda, stakeholders insist that affordability remains essential to achieving those objectives.
