Nigerian households are facing renewed financial pressure as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices surge to as high as ₦1,900 per kilogram in parts of the country following sharp rate adjustments across major coastal depots.

Fresh nationwide market surveys reveal severe regional disparities in retail fuel costs, with consumers paying between ₦1,200 and ₦1,900 per kilogram depending on geographic location and vendor type.

Under current pricing schedules, refilling a standard 12.5kg cylinder now costs between ₦15,000 and ₦23,750 nationwide—representing a maximum price spread of ₦8,750 per cylinder across state lines.

Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) indicated that average nationwide LPG prices reached ₦1,500 per kilogram in October 2026, driven by depot-level price increases of up to 16% at major distribution hubs.

Regional market highlights include:
Benue State: Recorded the highest reported retail rate, reaching ₦1,900/kg (₦23,750 for 12.5kg) in Katsina-Ala.

Borno State: Refills for 12.5kg cylinders in Maiduguri ranged between ₦18,000 and ₦21,000 (roughly ₦1,440–₦1,680/kg).

Plateau State: Retail outlets in Jos pegged prices at ₦1,600/kg (₦20,000 for 12.5kg).

Enugu State: Station pump rates averaged ₦1,400/kg, while independent retailers charged between ₦1,500 and ₦1,700/kg.

Oyo State: Offered some of the lowest baseline figures, ranging from ₦1,200 to ₦1,500/kg, though localized supply gaps pushed rates up to ₦1,700/kg.