Retailers of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are expressing cautious optimism as the product becomes more available across Nigeria, with prices currently ranging from N1,000 to N1,400 per kilogramme, depending on location and seller.

A market survey revealed that LPG availability improved towards the end of 2025, in contrast to the severe shortages experienced in September and October. Consumers in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and other states reported purchasing cooking gas at rates between N1,050 and N1,400 per kilogramme, while some major marketers reportedly sold LPG at N900 directly to consumers.

The current prices are considered an improvement compared to the steep increases seen following a dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, which led to a shutdown of gas facilities in September and October. Many consumers, however, remain hopeful that prices will drop below N1,000 per kilogramme in the new year, citing affordability as crucial to promoting clean cooking.

Speaking on the market situation, Ayobami Olarinoye, National Chairman of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, said the LPG market has stabilised, with some off-takers now receiving supplies in Apapa, Lagos.

According to Olarinoye, retail prices currently range between N1,300 and N1,400 per kilogramme, depending on neighbourhoods. He noted that prices may be lower at filling stations and gas plants, as location and logistics play a significant role in determining costs.

“The LPG market is relatively stabilised. Some off-takers have gas now in Apapa. Retail prices are between N1,300 and N1,400 per kilogramme at street outlets, depending on the area and logistics. Prices may be cheaper at fuel stations and gas plants,” Olarinoye said.

He added that retailers purchase LPG from major marketers at between N960 and N1,050 per kilogramme, while those selling below N1,000 per kilogramme are typically plant owners selling directly to consumers rather than through distributors.

“As retailers, we buy between N960 and N1,050 per kilogramme, depending on the company. Prices below N1,000 are usually from plants selling directly to end users,” he explained.

The price of cooking gas had surged from an average of N1,000 per kilogramme to around N2,000 in some areas during the October strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria. The Dangote Refinery has previously pledged to reduce LPG prices by selling directly to consumers.