In September 2024, the cost of refilling a 12.5kg cooking gas cylinder surged across Nigeria, with significant price variations among states. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average price for a 12.5kg cylinder is highest in the South-East region at ₦16,957.29, followed by the South-West at ₦16,665.45. The North-East has the lowest average price at ₦15,770.75.
The increase in price was notable, with a 4.89% rise from August to September and a staggering 76.41% increase year-on-year, up from ₦9,247.40 in September 2023. Smaller households are also affected, as the cost of a 5kg cylinder has risen by 4.19% month-on-month and 59.9% year-on-year.
- Rivers – ₦17,992.86
- Gombe – ₦17,942.86
- Zamfara – ₦17,475.00
- Anambra – ₦17,291.67
- Edo – ₦17,271.88
- Osun – ₦17,159.09
- Enugu – ₦17,053.57
- Imo – ₦17,011.76
- Abuja – ₦17,001.25
- Cross River – ₦16,965.63
This steep increase in cooking gas prices reflects a broader national trend, contributing to the rising cost of living in various regions of Nigeria.
