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Ebonyi Residents Frustrated As Cooking Gas Prices Rise Home Features Ebonyi Residents Frustrated As Cooking Gas Prices Rise Features Ebonyi Residents Frustrated As Cooking Gas Prices Rise By Staff-0001 February 8, 2024 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email Telegram Listen to article The persistent increase in the price of cooking gas, specifically Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), is sparking worry among residents in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi . As the prices of cooking gas continue to soar, reports indicate a notable trend where many households are opting for alternatives such as sawdust, firewood, and charcoal. The latest findings from NAN reveal that the selling price for a kilogram of cooking gas in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi, falls within the range of N1,250 to N1,300. Business owners in Abakaliki, interviewed separately on Thursday, shared that their ventures witnessed growth amid the surge in cooking gas prices, particularly between January and February. Mrs. Vivian Chukwu, a charcoal seller at Kpirikpiri market, highlighted an increase in the price of a sack of charcoal from N6,000 in December 2023 to N7,500. “We are witnessing continued patronage by the day. We have me…

Residents groan as cooking gas price soars in Nigeria News Residents groan as cooking gas price soars in Nigeria by Adeyemi Adecom 8 February 2024 written by Adeyemi Adecom 8 February 2024 400 Citizens resorted to charcoal as an alternative to cooking gas. Some residents of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, have expressed worry over the continuous rise in the price of cooking gas, otherwise known as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who monitored the situation, reports that many homes have shifted to other alternatives such as sawdust, firewood, and charcoal as the price of cooking gas continues to rise. NAN reports that the price of a kilogram (kg) of cooking gas is currently between N1,250 and N1,300 in Abakaliki. Boom in charcoal sales In separate interviews in Abakaliki on Thursday, charcoal sellers said their businesses have boomed since cooking gas prices increased, especially between January and February. A charcoal seller in the Kpirikpiri Market, Vivian Chukwu, said a sack of charcoal which was sold for N6,000 in December, last year, is now N7,500. “We are witnessing continued patronage by the day. We have measurements ranging from N300…

Ebonyi charcoal dealers record boom as cooking gas costs Soar Charcoal dealers in Ebonyi have reported a significant increase in sales as soaring prices of cooking gas compel many households to adopt cheaper alternatives for domestic cooking. A survey conducted by our correspondent in Abakaliki on Wednesday showed that charcoal markets were experiencing increased patronage from residents struggling to cope with the rising costs of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and kerosene. Some dealers told our correspondent that demand for charcoal had risen considerably in recent months, resulting in improved sales and higher profits. They attributed the boom to the persistent increase in cooking gas prices, which they said had become unaffordable for many families. Mrs Josephine Onoh, a charcoal dealer at the Abakaliki International Market, told our correspondent that a paint bucket of charcoal currently sells for between N1,500 and N1,600, while smaller quantities measured in nylon bags sell for between N500 and N600. Mrs Judith Nwankpu, a resident, said she could no longer afford cooking gas and had resorted to using charcoal for her household cooking needs. Nwankpu said she last used cookin…

Cooking gas: Awka residents lament over soaring price, want government ... SOME residents of Awka have expressed concerns over what they described as outrageous hike in the price of cooking gas, appealing for urgent government’s intervention to ameliorate the impact on Nigerians. The residents bared their minds in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Awka, while reacting to the instability in the price of cooking gas in the last six months. Mr Ralphael Okafor, Chief Executive Officer, Ricolen Enterprise Nigeria, a cooking gas retail outlet in Awka, said he has been in the business for more 30 years, but noted that the unstable price of the product since the beginning of the year has been extraordinary. “At the beginning of this year, one kilogram of cooking gas was sold for N1, 050, the price later rose to N1,150 and from there to N1, 200, before it got to N1,500. As we speak, the price now hovers between N1, 800 and N2, 000 depending on your location,’’ he said. Okafor said that the hike was seriously affecting the business as some customers now resorted to using firewood and charcoal to cook. He said there was urgent need for government to…

Ebonyi charcoal dealers laugh all way to bank as cooking gas prices soar Ms Nwafor urged the relevant authorities to take urgent measures to stabilise the prices of cooking gas. Charcoal dealers in Ebonyi State have reported a significant increase in sales as soaring prices of cooking gas compel many households to adopt cheaper alternatives for domestic cooking. A survey conducted in Abakaliki on Wednesday showed that charcoal markets were experiencing increased patronage from residents struggling to cope with the rising costs of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. Some dealers said that demand for charcoal had risen considerably in recent months, resulting in improved sales and higher profits. They attributed the boom to the persistent increase in cooking gas prices, which they said had become unaffordable for many families. A charcoal dealer at the Abakaliki International Market, Josephine Onoh,  that a paint bucket of charcoal currently sells for between N1,500 and N1,600, while smaller quantities measured in nylon bags sell for between N500 and N600. A resident, Judith Nwankpu, said she could no longer afford cooking gas and had resorted to using charcoal for her…

Cooking gas sellers decry low patronage as Enugu residents turn to charcoal <img width="1024" height="570" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/01/Gas_In_Uganda-1024x768-1-e1611078444887.jpg?fit=1024%2C570&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Cooking gas cylinders" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/01/Gas_In_Uganda-1024x768-1-e1611078444887.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/01/Gas_In_Uganda-1024x768-1-e1611078444887.jpg?resize=526%2C293&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/01/Gas_In_Uganda-1024x768-1-e1611078444887.jpg?resize=768%2C428&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/01/Gas_In_Uganda-1024x768-1-e1611078444887.jpg?resize=750%2C417&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>“Business is no longer what it used to be. Before now, I could refill up to five or six cylinders in a week, but demand has dropped sharply b…

Nigerians groan as price of cooking gas rises by 100 % amid scarcity By Our Reporters The continuous rise in the price of cooking gas across Nigeria has forced many households to the brink, as families struggle to adjust their daily routines and expenses to cope with the soaring cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). For most Nigerians, cooking gas was once a cleaner and faster alternative to kerosene or firewood. But with prices now hovering between ₦1,400 and ₦1,800 per kilogram in major cities, the burden has become unbearable for many low- and middle-income earners. Funke Idowu, a housewife living in Igando Lagos, said she has been forced to cut down on cooking frequency because of the new prices. “Two weeks ago, I bought my 12.5 kg cylinder for ₦7,200; by evening the price had jumped to ₦7,500,” she said. “According to me, my budget can’t keep up with that kind of change. I sometimes skip cooking or switch to bread and tea at night to save gas.” Mrs. Grace Afolabi from Ikotun said her family has now resorted to using charcoal. “According to me, we now use charcoal instead of gas,” she said. “The 12-kg cylinder that once cost ₦3,800 now goes for ₦7,500. My family just can’…

Cooking gas: Nigerians in agony - thesun.ng Cooking gas: Nigerians in agony 11 October 2025 1:08 am WAT By Rapheal Follow Us on Google •Scarcity of product, hike in prices force many households to resort to charcoal, firewood By Seye Ojo (Ibadan), Tony John, (Port Harcourt), Fred Ezeh (Abuja), Scholastica Hir (Makurdi), Timothy Olanrewaju (Maiduguri), Kehinde Aderemi (Lagos), Aloysius Attah (Onitsha), and Noah Ebije (Kaduna) Many households across the country have gone through harrowing experiences in the last two weeks as a result of scarcity of cooking gas and hike in the price of the product. The three-day strike embarked upon by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), began on September 29, 2025, and was suspended on October 1, 2025, after the Federal Government intervened and brokered an agreement between the trade union and Dangote Refinery. The strike resulted in a disruption in the supply chain of cooking gas in most parts of the country. It also resulted in long queues at gas plants and filling stations, with some retailers selling at inflated prices due to artificial scarcity or short supply. Many Nigerians resorted to using primiti…

Households, Food Vendors Lament as Cooking Gas Price Surges to N2,400 ... Nigerians in major cities are struggling with sharp increases in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, with retail prices reaching as high as N2,400 per kilogramme in some areas. The latest hike has intensified the cost-of-living crisis, as families already grappling with rising food and other essential costs are now being forced to abandon cleaner cooking methods in favour of firewood and charcoal. While official filling stations in places like Ibadan sell gas for between N1,650 and N1,900 per kg, neighbourhood retailers and informal sellers are charging significantly more up to N2,400/kg depending on the location. Many consumers report paying over N2,000 per kg in recent days. Housewife Deborah Akintola from Ibadan voiced her frustration: “Last week, I bought gas at N1,600 per kilogramme. Now it’s N1,900 and even over N2,000 in some places. In May, it was just N1,000. This is too much, especially with food prices also skyrocketing.” Another resident, Mary Dada, expressed annoyance at the constant fluctuations: “Every month there’s an increase. It’s really frustratin…