LAGOS, Nigeria — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its ex-gantry price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, from N980 to N1,030 per kilogram, according to market reports published on September 25, 2026.
The N50 per kilogram upward adjustment marks a roughly 5.1% increase and comes as Nigerian households continue to grapple with elevated living costs.
Industry observers note that changes at the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest single-train facility, often influence pricing decisions by other depot operators and marketers across the downstream supply chain.
The latest hike follows a period of significant volatility in the LPG market. Cooking gas prices had surged earlier in the year, with the national average climbing above N2,000 per kilogram in June and reaching as high as N2,300 per kilogram in some locations. At the peak, refilling a 12.5kg cylinder cost as much as N28,750 in certain areas. Prices subsequently eased by about 40% from those highs due to improved supply and coordination among producers, terminal operators, marketers, and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Despite the broader downward trend from June peaks, retail prices have remained uneven. Data covering 18 locations in August showed consumers paying between N1,200 and N1,500 per kilogram, depending on location. Sapele and parts of Edo State recorded the highest rates at N1,500/kg, equating to N18,750 for a 12.5kg refill. The lowest prices were reported in Gwagwalada in the Federal Capital Territory and Ijebu East in Ogun State at N1,200/kg, or N15,000 for a 12.5kg cylinder. Other locations fell in between, with averages and medians for a 12.5kg refill hovering around N16,600–N16,850.
Price disparities persist even within the same states, driven by transportation, logistics, and distribution costs. In Ogun State, for instance, rates ranged from N1,200/kg in Ijebu East to N1,400/kg in Sango Ota.
Market analysts say the Dangote Refinery’s new N1,030/kg gantry price is likely to exert upward pressure on depot and retail rates in the coming days unless offset by improved local production volumes or further supply interventions. Retailers typically add margins for haulage, storage, and operating costs, meaning final consumer prices remain substantially higher than ex-depot levels.
Earlier in 2026, the refinery had periodically adjusted LPG prices both upward and downward in response to global crude oil movements, foreign exchange dynamics, and domestic supply conditions. LPG transactions have remained in naira even during periods when the refinery shifted other products such as petrol and diesel to dollar-denominated pricing.
Industry stakeholders, including the Nigeria Liquefied and Compressed Gases Association (NLCGA), have called for sustained investment in storage, transportation, cylinder manufacturing, and distribution infrastructure to stabilize the market and expand domestic consumption. The association is targeting five million metric tonnes of annual LPG use by 2030.
For millions of Nigerian families who rely on cooking gas as a cleaner alternative to firewood or charcoal, the latest adjustment adds another layer of uncertainty to household budgeting. Whether retailers fully pass on the increase—or whether competitive pressures and improved supply mitigate its impact—will become clearer in the days ahead as other depots respond to Dangote’s new rate.
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