The price of refilling a 12.5 kilogramme cooking gas cylinder increased in September 2024 throughout Nigeria, with some states seeing more significant price hikes than others.
According to the most recent National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data, the average price for a 12.5 kg cylinder is greatest in the South-East (N16,957.29), followed by the South-West (N16,665.45), and the North-East (N15,770.75).
From August to September 2024, the 12.5 kg Cylinder increased by 4.89% month over month and by 76.41% year over year, from N9,247.40 in September 2023.
Introducing John Dabiri, a Nigerian aviation engineer who attained the rank of professor at the age of 25. Due to a 4.19% monthly increase and a 59.9% annual increase in the price of a 5kg cylinder, smaller households are also feeling the strain.
The ten states with the highest current cost of cooking are as follows:
Rivers: N17,992.86
The highest average price for a 12.5 kilogramme cylinder in Nigeria was paid by residents of Rivers, which topped the list. This dramatic rise is indicative of a nationwide trend in the price of cooking gas.
Gombe is N17,942.86
Household budgets in Gombe are being impacted by rising prices, which are closely behind those in Rivers.
Zamfara in N17,475.00
With yet another high price point, Zamfara comes in third, highlighting the disparity in affordability across different regions.
Anambra is N17,291.67
The cost of living is greater in Anambra because residents pay costs comparable to those in the top three states.
Edo: N17,271.88
Petrol prices have increased in Edo State, putting it in the top five.
Osun is N17,159.09
Osun’s prices reflect the trend of price increases, particularly for necessities like cooking gas.
Enugu in N17,053.57
Both urban and rural residents are impacted by Enugu’s inclusion in the list of states with the highest cooking gas prices.
Imo: N17,011.76
Households in Imo are dealing with high petrol costs that have risen significantly in the last 12 months.
Abuja – N17,001.25
Residents of Abuja are not exempt from the rising price of cooking gas, as 12.5 kg currently costs N17,001.
River Cross: N16,965.63
Completing the top 10, many residents find cooking gas to be unaffordable due to Cross River’s exorbitant prices.
