Cooking Gas Price Crisis Worsens
Nigerian households are facing fresh financial pressure as the price of cooking gas has climbed to about N2,400 per kilogram.
The latest increase is adding to the cost of living burden on families already struggling with rising food, transport and utility expenses across the country.
The price jump is affecting both urban and rural consumers who depend on liquefied petroleum gas for daily cooking.
Many families are now spending more to refill cylinders, forcing some households to reduce consumption or seek cheaper alternatives.
Industry operators have linked the increase to market challenges, including supply costs, foreign exchange pressures and distribution expenses.
The rising cost has sparked concerns that more Nigerians may return to firewood and other traditional cooking methods despite health and environmental risks.
With no immediate sign of relief, consumers are calling for measures to stabilise cooking gas prices and improve affordability.
The development has renewed debate over energy costs and the growing strain on household budgets nationwide.
