Awka households lament soaring cooking gas prices, demand government’s intervention

Premiumtimesng | 17-06-2026 10:25am |

Households in Awka are expressing concern over the rising prices of cooking gas, which have become increasingly unstable since the beginning of the year. Raphael Okafor, the CEO of Ricolen Enterprise Nigeria, a local cooking gas retail outlet, highlighted that he has witnessed significant fluctuations in pricing over his 30 years in the business. Residents are calling for government intervention to address the issue and stabilize the market, as the current situation is impacting their daily lives and household budgets.

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