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The Digest:

Residents of Abuja are facing growing frustration as a severe scarcity of cooking gas coincides with a sharp price increase, with costs reaching N2,000 per kilogram in parts of the city. The situation has left many struggling to refill their cylinders, forcing some to travel across the city in search of affordable supplies amid limited availability at retail outlets.

Key Points:
  • Cooking gas prices in Abuja have risen to between N1,200 and N2,000 per kg.
  • A 12.5kg cylinder now costs between N15,000 and N25,000 in the FCT.
  • Only a few stations, including NIPCO and Shafa Energy, are dispensing gas.
  • Residents in Kubwa, Dutse, and Nyanya reported difficulty finding gas at any price.
  • Stakeholders blame supply disruptions from refinery strikes and maintenance issues.
  • Gas marketers describe the scarcity and price surge as artificial.
  • The government’s earlier pledge to curb hoarding and inflation has yet to bring relief.
As households and small businesses bear the brunt of yet another essential commodity shortage, the situation highlights the persistent gap between policy promises and everyday realities.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria