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The Digest:

In the quiet spaces of Nigerian kitchens, a fundamental routine is being strained. According to Vanguard, the price of a 12.5kg cooking gas cylinder has surged to N25,000, a sharp rise from N17,500 just last week, placing immense pressure on households.

Key Points:
  • The cost of a 12.5kg cooking gas cylinder has risen to N25,000 nationwide.
  • The price per kilogram now ranges between N1,500 and N2,000 for consumers.
  • A key cause was a supply disruption from the recent PENGASSAN industrial action.
  • The strike affected distribution from the Dangote Refinery, a major local supplier.
  • Many gas plants in Lagos were shut down due to a lack of product.
  • The Dangote Refinery currently produces 2,000 tonnes of LPG per day.
  • NLNG has committed 100% of its butane production to the domestic market.
This price shock highlights the fragile links in the nation's energy chain, where a single disruption can ripple directly into homes.

Sources: Vanguard