Marketers say scarcity looms as cooking gas price hits N1,800/kg

Twentyfirstcenturychronicle | 26-05-2026 01:57am |

The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has issued a warning regarding the increasing price of cooking gas, which has now reached N1,800 per kilogram. This surge in cost, coupled with erratic supply, has raised concerns about a potential scarcity of the product, which could exacerbate the economic challenges faced by millions of Nigerians. Recent investigations by 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE in various major cities across the country have confirmed the rising prices, highlighting the urgent need for intervention to stabilize the market.

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