Many who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja urged the Federal Government to ensure that the price reduction is sustained, noting that stability would help families plan their budgets more effectively.
Across the FCT, one kilogramme of cooking gas now sells between N1,080 and N1,400, with NIPCO offering the lowest rate of N1,080 per kg. This marks a significant fall from the N1,800 per kg recorded in September 2025, when prices surged following industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).
For many consumers, the decline offers immediate relief.
Mrs. Victoria Ahaneku, a civil servant, described the reduction as a welcome development with broader economic implications. She said the move could boost consumer spending power as households would have more disposable income for other needs.
“The reduction in the price of cooking gas will increase consumer spending power because they have more disposable income to spend on other goods and services,” she said. However, Ahaneku added that further reductions were still necessary, as many Nigerians continue to view cooking gas as expensive and have resorted to charcoal despite its rising cost.
Businesswoman Mrs. Mary Olobeyo also hailed the price drop but stressed that sustainability was key. She argued that other factors such as transportation, storage and retail expenses continued to drive prices upward.
“The government at all levels should adopt a combination of infrastructural, regulatory, and diversification strategies,” she said. “This can be achieved by investing in alternative transportation and distribution methods, such as pipelines and rail, to reduce dependence on expensive road tanker trucks.”
Similarly, teacher Aisha Abubakar welcomed the reduction but raised concerns about frequent price fluctuations. She urged the government to ensure stable pricing over time, saying that sustained reductions would encourage wider domestic usage.
“A further drop in cooking gas prices will encourage domestic usage and increase penetration across the country,” she said.
Despite the relief, some residents argued that the current reduction remains insufficient given the broader cost of living challenges.
Businessman Mr. Adebayo Olurunfemi acknowledged government intervention but said the impact on households remains limited. “The cost of living remains high in Nigeria with all sorts of taxes now, coupled with high rent, school fees, petrol prices, and bank charges,” he said. “Nigerians are still struggling daily, so the government still has a lot to do to make life easy for the people.”
Public servant Charity Samuel said the price drop was timely and urged continued intervention to enhance affordability. “Nigerians are experiencing low purchasing power, so cheaper essential items like cooking gas will greatly help us,” she said. “Many families rely on cooking gas because it is the cleanest cooking option. The government should ensure it is readily available and affordable to encourage wider usage.”
The Federal Government had earlier assured Nigerians that cooking gas prices would normalise after the surge in September 2025. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, attributed the spike to industrial action at the Dangote Refinery and maintenance activities at the Nigeria LNG Train Four facility.
Dr. Ekpo added that the government had directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to intensify monitoring of LPG depots nationwide to prevent hoarding and stabilise supply.
Residents say the latest price drop is a welcome sign, but they remain hopeful that the government will take decisive steps to make cooking gas affordable and stable for all Nigerians.