Cooking gas prices have risen sharply across Nigeria ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, with the product now selling close to N2,000 per kilogramme in some parts of the country.

A market survey showed that Liquefied Petroleum Gas prices, which were below N1,000 per kilogramme earlier this year, have increased to between N1,500 and N1,800 in many locations. In some Ogun border communities and parts of northern Nigeria, residents said prices have moved closer to N2,000/kg.

Consumers in Lagos, Abeokuta and Ibadan also reported paying between N1,600 and N1,700 per kilogramme as demand rises ahead of the Sallah holidays declared by the Federal Government.

Many residents expressed concern over the rising cost, saying the increase has added pressure on household spending at a time when food and transportation costs remain high.

The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers warned that unstable supply and rising depot prices were responsible for the increase. The association said marketers currently pay between N25.2m and N26.2m for 20 metric tonnes of LPG depending on the location.

In a statement signed by the association’s National President, Edu Inyang, and Executive Secretary, Bassey Essien, the marketers described the situation as troubling, warning that continued increases could worsen hardship for millions of Nigerians who depend on cooking gas daily.

According to the group, many households and small businesses are already struggling to refill cylinders, while some families are gradually returning to firewood and charcoal for cooking.

The marketers also warned that if the situation is not addressed quickly, it could lead to food inflation, job losses among small LPG retailers and setbacks to Nigeria’s clean energy drive.

Some residents further complained about difficulties finding cooking gas in neighbourhood outlets, raising fears of possible shortages during the festive period.