Cooking gas prices across Nigeria have continued to increase, making daily life harder for many households. The average cost of refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) rose to ₦7,885.60 in April 2025. This is a 7.69% increase from ₦7,322.49 in March 2025.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) confirmed this in its latest report titled “Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) Price Watch.” The report was released on Monday and covers price data for April 2025.
Prices for larger gas cylinders increased even more. The average price for a 12.5kg refill rose from ₦18,456.24 in March to ₦20,268.06 in April. That’s a 9.82% jump in just one month.
Year-on-year comparisons show an even bigger rise. The 5kg refill price was ₦6,521.58 in April 2024, meaning it has increased by 20.92% in one year. The 12.5kg refill price went up by 29.61%, from ₦15,637.74 in April 2024.
South-South and South-East Record Highest Prices
Gas prices varied widely across states and regions. In April 2025, Rivers State had the highest average price for refilling a 5kg cylinder at ₦9,103.82. Ebonyi followed with ₦8,867.24, and Akwa Ibom came next at ₦8,655.59.
On the other end, the lowest average prices were recorded in Niger (₦7,006.15), Plateau (₦7,014.87), and Kebbi (₦7,032.11).
The South-South zone had the highest average price at ₦8,447.78, while the South-East followed closely at ₦8,351.29. The North-Central region recorded the lowest average price at ₦7,432.22.
The cost of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder crossed ₦22,000 in several states. Imo State led with ₦22,938.73. Delta (₦22,831.70) and Rivers (₦22,759.56) were not far behind.
The cheapest 12.5kg refills were found in Kebbi (₦18,080.27), Nasarawa (₦18,106.85), and Kwara (₦18,173.67).
Regionally, the South-South recorded the highest average at ₦21,536.12, followed by the South-East at ₦21,528.23. The North-Central zone had the lowest average cost at ₦19,330.55.
Households Feel the Pressure
The rising cost of cooking gas is affecting many Nigerian households, especially those with low incomes. LPG is widely used in urban and rural areas as a clean and efficient fuel for cooking.
Many Nigerians now struggle to afford regular refills. Some have started switching to charcoal, firewood, or kerosene—cheaper but less clean alternatives.
The continued price rise is linked to the weakening naira, high import costs, and limited domestic production. Experts are calling on the government to take action to make LPG more affordable and available.
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