Retail prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, have risen to about N1,500 per kilogram in parts of Lagos as worsening supply shortages tighten pressure across the domestic market.
- +Cooking gas price hits N1,500/kg in Lagos amid supply shortages
Market checks by Petroleumprice.ng on Tuesday showed that Navgas remained the only depot on the Lagos mainland with available LPG stock for loading, highlighting growing supply constraints within the sector.
Market checks by Petroleumprice.ng on Tuesday showed that Navgas remained the only depot on the Lagos mainland with available LPG stock for loading, highlighting growing supply constraints within the sector.
Depot pricing data monitored by the platform indicated that Navgas increased its loading price to N1,120 per kilogram on May 13, 2026, amid tightening availability across major LPG depots.
Industry operators said the shortage has reduced product accessibility for marketers and bulk buyers, forcing retailers to raise prices across several parts of Lagos.
According to market participants, limited product availability at depots is placing additional strain on the domestic supply chain and disrupting retail distribution channels.
The development underscores growing pressure within Nigeria’s LPG market despite increasing adoption of cooking gas by households and commercial users seeking alternatives to traditional fuels.
Stakeholders warned that sustained supply constraints at Lagos depots could keep retail prices elevated if fresh product inflows fail to improve availability in the coming days.
The latest increase adds to concerns over rising energy costs for households already grappling with inflationary pressures and higher transportation expenses.
