EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 22 MIN
Why Cooking Gas Remains Expensive Across Nigeria Despite Rising Production
from Nigeria Daily · host Luqman Awwal Agono
The rising cost of cooking gas across Nigeria is no longer just a temporary discomfort for households , it is becoming a structural problem that experts say may persist for a long time.Despite increased domestic production and new investments in Nigeria’s gas sector, many households are still paying more, waiting longer, and in some cases, switching back to charcoal and other alternatives.In fact, recent industry data shows that Nigeria’s demand for cooking gas has already overtaken supply creating a gap that is pushing prices higher nationwide.So today on Nigeria Daily, we ask:Why will cooking gas remain expensive and scarce in Nigeria, even with growing production capacity?
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The rising cost of cooking gas across Nigeria is no longer just a temporary discomfort for households , it is becoming a structural problem that experts say may persist for a long time. Despite increased domestic production and new investments in Nigeria’s gas sector, many households are still paying more, waiting longer, and in some cases, switching back to charcoal and other alternatives. In fact, recent industry data shows that Nigeria’s demand for cooking gas has already overtaken suppl...
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