Price Of Refilling Cooking Gas Per Kg In Nigeria

Amid fluctuating energy prices, Nigerian consumers are seeing varied rates for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, this week.

Naija News gathered that cooking gas is currently priced at ₦1,020 per kilogram at Rainoil retail stations, although some outlets still charge as much as ₦1,250/kg.

These discrepancies are common due to differences in transportation costs, depot sourcing fees, volume-based pricing, and other local factors.

If priced uniformly at Rainoil’s base rate, the cost of filling various cylinder sizes would be:

1 kg – ₦1,020

3 kg – ₦3,060

5 kg-  ₦5,100

10 kg – ₦10,200

12 kg – ₦12,240

12.5 kg – ₦12,750

In early May 2025, Rainoil sold LPG at around ₦1,050/kg, mirroring other major suppliers, before a dip to ₦1,020/kg this week.

Factors Influencing Price Fluctuations

Depot Prices: Depot prices for LPG have shown fluctuations in recent days. For instance, on April 28, 2025, the landing cost of petrol was ₦872 per litre, and on April 29, it was ₦868 per litre.

These changes can impact the retail price of LPG, as they affect the overall cost structure for marketers and importers.

Regional Disparities: LPG prices exhibit regional disparities due to factors like transportation costs, local demand, and supply chain dynamics. For example, in Lagos State, the price of cooking gas fell to approximately ₦13,750.00 for a 12.5kg cylinder as of April 2025, down from ₦17,283.58 in November 2024.

This reduction translates to about ₦1,100 per kilogram. In contrast, prices in other states such as Rivers, Osun, and Benue have remained higher, reflecting local market conditions.

Government Policies: The Nigerian government’s interventions, including the ban on the export of LPG since November 2024, have aimed to prioritise local consumption and stabilise domestic prices.

Increased Local Production: Reports indicate that over 70% of Nigeria’s cooking gas consumption is now met through local production, reducing reliance on imports and mitigating the impact of global price fluctuations.