The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that domestic producers exported thousands of tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and propane between January and May 2026, despite rising prices and shortages in Nigeria.

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have surged by about 140%, rising from ₦1,000 per kilogram in January/February to as high as ₦2,400 per kilogram in mid-June 2026.

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, is approaching ₦2,000 per kilogram in several parts of Nigeria as households prepare for the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have climbed to ₦1,400 per kilogramme following a sharp rise in global energy prices.

5kg Cooking Gas Price Surges to N8,081 in October - NBS   The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased from N6,395.82 recorded in September to N8,081.75 in October. The NBS stated this in its “Cooking Gas Price Watch’’...

Dangote Refinery has once more reduced the ex-depot price of its Cooking Gas, decreasing it from ₦810 per kilogram to ₦760 per kilogram.