Nigeria cooking gas prices surge in 2026 as 12.5kg refill tops ₦22,000

The cost of cooking gas in Nigeria has climbed sharply through 2026. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) LPG Price Watch, the average retail price to refill a 12.5kg cylinder reached ₦22,382.20 in April 2026, a 13.9% increase from ₦19,652.83 in March.

Smaller cylinders moved in step: a 5kg refill averaged ₦8,706.93 in April, up from ₦7,655.73 in March — a jump of about 13.7% in a single month. At those levels, households are paying on the order of ₦1,790 per kilogram.

Why prices are rising

Marketers point to continued foreign-exchange pressure on imported LPG, tighter supply at terminals and higher distribution and haulage costs. Because gas competes with kerosene and charcoal for household cooking, the squeeze pushes lower-income families toward cheaper, dirtier alternatives.

Regional spread

Prices are not uniform: Lagos and states farther from gas terminals typically pay above the national average, while areas closer to depots see softer rates. Opaindex tracks LPG alongside petrol and diesel so households and SMEs can see the full energy-cost picture.

See the live cooking gas price page for the latest tracked figure.