Dangote Refinery slashes cooking gas price by N150 per kg
By Aboki Forex —
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has cut its ex-depot Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) price from N1,100 to N950 per kilogramme. The N150 reduction is a 13.6% drop in the refinery's wholesale price and could ease the cost burden for households and businesses that use cooking gas.
New ex-depot price and rival rates
The new price puts pressure on gas marketers and distributors to review what they charge consumers at retail level. But the final amount consumers pay will still depend on transportation, storage, distribution and other supply chain costs.
Dangote's new rate is lower than ex-depot prices from other marketers. Ardova and Navgas sell at N975 per kilogramme. 11 PLC, Nipco and PPMC sell at N980 per kilogramme. Matrix in Warri sells at N1,050 per kilogramme.
Impact on households and small businesses
If retailers pass the savings on, households that buy LPG regularly could see lower monthly energy expenses. Small businesses, restaurants and food vendors that use large quantities of cooking gas could also benefit from reduced operating costs.
However, retail LPG prices vary by location, and consumers may not immediately see the full N150 reduction at gas outlets. The speed of price transmission will depend on the stock marketers already purchased at higher prices and the cost of moving gas from depots to retail points.
Market context
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has become a major supplier of petrol, diesel, aviation fuel and LPG in Nigeria. Its growing production capacity supports domestic supply and reduces dependence on imported refined products.
The price cut also draws attention to gas retailers across the country. Marketers that buy LPG at the lower wholesale rate could have more room to reduce selling prices, though existing inventories and distribution costs may affect timing.
Earlier data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of LPG rose by 13.73% month-on-month, from N7,655.73 in March 2026 to N8,706.93 in April 2026. On a year-on-year basis, the price increased by 10.42% from N7,885.60 recorded in April 2025.
For consumers, the fresh cut in ex-depot prices offers a chance for relief, but the actual benefit depends on how quickly the reduction moves through the supply chain to retail outlets.