Cooking Gas Hits N1,800/kg in Abuja as Lagos and Ogun Prices Climb

Cooking gas prices have climbed to N1,800 per kilogramme in Abuja and N1,650 in parts of Lagos and Ogun. Refilling a 12.5kg cylinder could now cost up to N22,500, excluding service charges.

Market checks conducted on Thursday, November 12 showed fresh increases across the three locations. The rise comes amid higher living costs and puts more pressure on families and small businesses that depend on cooking gas.

Lagos and Ogun retail prices

In Lagos, several major LPG retailers adjusted their prices, with some outlets recording increases of N200 per kilogramme. At Techno Oil in Festac, the price increased from N1,450 to N1,650 per kg. NipCo stations at First Gate and Trade Fair Complex raised their prices from N1,280 to N1,480 per kg.

In Ogun State, an Ecogas LPG refilling plant in Sagamu increased its price from N1,500 to N1,600 per kg. At Oyejo gas station in Shiwun, cooking gas now sells for N1,650 per kg, compared with the previous N1,450.

Abuja and refill costs

In Abuja, prices climbed from N1,700 to N1,800 per kg, although NipCo outlets offered a relatively lower rate of N1,650.

Based on the latest retail prices, households can expect these refill costs. At N1,480 per kg, a 3kg cylinder costs N4,440, a 6kg cylinder costs N8,880 and a 12.5kg cylinder costs N18,500. At N1,800 per kg, a 3kg cylinder costs N5,400, a 6kg cylinder costs N10,800 and a 12.5kg cylinder costs N22,500. These are estimates and exclude additional service charges.

Depot costs and seasonal demand

The latest retail increases followed a 31.8% surge in depot prices, from N1,100 to N1,450 per kg within one month. Gas expert Lawal Taofeek attributed the increases partly to seasonal demand in Europe, where colder weather drives higher energy consumption.

Taofeek explained that increased heating demand puts pressure on international gas markets, potentially affecting domestic LPG prices. He warned that the seasonal pressure could persist until late December or early January, raising concerns about further increases during the festive period.

Earlier, cooking gas marketers announced new retail prices after depot rates at major Lagos suppliers climbed by as much as 16% in just three days. A price review covering five Lagos depots showed all monitored suppliers adjusted their rates upwards between October 30 and November 2, 2026, with increases ranging from N140 to N200 per kilogramme.

The price movement adds fresh strain to household budgets and small businesses that rely on cooking gas for daily operations.