A fresh wave of cooking gas scarcity has hit several states across Nigeria, forcing prices to soar to record highs and leaving many households stranded.
In Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun, and parts of the North, residents now pay between ₦1,600 and ₦2,000 per kilogram of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), compared to around ₦1,000 barely weeks ago.
Depot operators and retailers blame the sudden hike on supply disruptions linked to industrial actions and operational issues at major refineries.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN)’s recent strike over labour disputes at the Dangote Refinery has also worsened supply chain delays.
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Many gas plants have run out of stock, while others sell at inflated prices as demand outweighs available quantities.
Consumers, already burdened by rising food and transport costs, are now turning to firewood, charcoal, and kerosene as alternatives.
Energy marketers say the crisis could ease once supply from major depots normalizes, but warned that persistent export of locally produced gas continues to put pressure on domestic availability.
Analysts are calling on the Federal Government to intervene urgently by prioritizing local distribution and stabilizing prices before the situation escalates further.
