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Price Of Refilling Cooking Gas Per Kg In Nigeria This Week
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Regional price differences linked to transport, depot fees, local demand.
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Government policies and local production help stabilise LPG supply.
Amid ongoing fluctuations in the energy sector, Nigerian consumers are currently experiencing varied prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, across the country.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that reports that cooking gas is presently sold at ₦1,020 per kilogram at Rainoil retail outlets, although some other stations are charging as high as ₦1,250 per kilogram. These price differences have been linked to factors such as transportation costs, depot sourcing fees, volume-based pricing, and regional market dynamics.
If sold uniformly at Rainoil’s base rate, the current cost of refilling different LPG cylinder sizes would be:
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1 kg – ₦1,020
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3 kg – ₦3,060
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5 kg – ₦5,100
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10 kg – ₦10,200
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12 kg – ₦12,240
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12.5 kg – ₦12,750
Earlier in May 2025, Rainoil retail stations were selling cooking gas at approximately ₦1,050 per kilogram, which aligned with pricing from other major suppliers. However, prices have slightly dropped this week to ₦1,020 per kilogram.
Depot pricing continues to play a major role in these retail price movements. For instance, in late April 2025, the landing cost of petrol hovered around ₦868 to ₦872 per litre. Such variations in depot and landing costs directly influence the final prices offered to consumers.
There are also notable regional disparities in LPG pricing across Nigeria. In Lagos State, the cost of a 12.5 kg cylinder fell to around ₦13,750 in April 2025, down from ₦17,283 in November 2024, averaging about ₦1,100 per kilogram. However, prices in other parts of the country, including Rivers, Osun, and Benue States, remain higher, largely due to transportation costs and local demand factors.
Government policies have also influenced the current pricing landscape. Since November 2024, the Federal Government has maintained a ban on the export of LPG, aiming to prioritise domestic supply and stabilise local prices.
Additionally, Nigeria’s increased reliance on local LPG production has contributed to moderating prices. Recent reports suggest that over 70 percent of the cooking gas consumed in the country is now sourced domestically, reducing the impact of international price shocks.
Despite these efforts, prices continue to vary across regions, and industry experts stress the need for more robust supply chain infrastructure and pricing regulation to ensure broader affordability.
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