Continued Rise In Cooking Gas Price: Are There Alternatives?

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its April 2025 report on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), confirming what many Nigerian households have already been experiencing cooking gas prices are climbing fast. 

According to the report, the average cost of refilling a 5kg cylinder has risen by nearly 8% in just one month, reaching ₦7,885.60, which represents a 20.92% increase compared to April 2024. For larger households, the impact is even more severe, as the price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder has surged to ₦20,268.06, marking a 9.82% rise since March and nearly 30% over the last year.

These rising costs are more than just figures they’re forcing real families to make tough decisions about energy use and household spending. While the spike is influenced by a mix of global market fluctuations, foreign exchange pressures, and supply chain issues, the critical question now is whether Nigerians have viable alternatives. 

As cooking gas becomes less affordable for many, options such as kerosene, charcoal, and newer solutions like compressed natural gas (CNG) or biogas are being discussed—but each comes with its own challenges in terms of accessibility, cost, and sustainability.