According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has surged by 44.51% year-on-year as of July 2025. The price increased from ₦14,261.57 in July 2024 to ₦20,609.48 in July 2025, indicating a significant impact on household energy budgets.
Despite this substantial yearly increase, there was a slight month-on-month decline of 1.91%, with prices dropping from ₦21,010.56 in June 2025 to ₦20,609.48 in July. Experts caution, however, that this minor decrease may not indicate a long-term trend.
The NBS report highlighted that in July 2024, cooking gas prices had seen a 9.37% decrease compared to June 2024, contrasting with the current upward trajectory.
For the 5kg cylinder, prices decreased by 0.96% month-on-month, from ₦8,323.95 in June 2025 to ₦8,243.79 in July 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 37.98%.
State-by-state analysis revealed that Adamawa recorded the highest average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder at ₦22,528.39, followed closely by Rivers and Taraba. Conversely, Yobe had the lowest prices at ₦19,030.00.
Zonal analysis indicated that the South-South zone posted the highest average prices, while the South-West recorded the lowest. The findings are based on data collected from over 10,000 respondents across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.
