Nigeria’s domestic cooking gas supply increased by nearly 18 per cent year-on-year in September 2026. However, rising retail prices continue to put pressure on households.
Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) show that daily liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply reached 4.5 million litres in September.
The figure represents an increase from 3.7 million litres per day recorded in September 2025.
Meanwhile, domestic cooking gas supply also recorded a significant monthly increase.
Daily supply rose from 3.375 million litres in August to 4.5 million litres in September. This represents a 33.33 per cent increase within one month.
The figures suggest improved availability of cooking gas in the domestic market. Nevertheless, higher supply has not yet translated into lower prices for consumers.
Despite the supply increase, the average reported retail price of cooking gas climbed to ₦1,400 per kilogramme in October.
This compares with ₦1,300 per kilogramme in September, representing a 7.14 per cent increase.
Consequently, households continue to face higher costs when purchasing cooking gas for domestic use.
The National President of the Oil and Gas Services Providers Association of Nigeria, Mazi Colman Obasi, has stressed the need to make cooking gas more affordable.
Industry stakeholders say transportation, logistics, foreign exchange fluctuations and distribution costs continue to influence retail prices.
They are also calling for sustained support for domestic producers and greater investment in production and distribution infrastructure.
According to industry concerns, increasing local supply alone may not guarantee lower prices unless other costs across the supply chain also decline.
Nigeria’s growing domestic cooking gas supply represents progress in improving local availability. However, the continued rise in retail prices highlights the challenges facing consumers.
Sustained domestic production, efficient transportation and stronger distribution networks could help improve market access.
For now, households remain concerned about the cost of cooking fuel, despite the reported increase in supply.
The key challenge for policymakers and industry operators is ensuring that higher domestic output translates into more affordable cooking gas for Nigerians.
