A student at the Federal University of Lafia has ignited fresh discussions online after lamenting the sharp increase in the price of cooking gas in her locality. The young woman, who goes by the TikTok handle @hilbah211, revealed that her gas ran out while she was cooking and she currently lacks the funds to refill it.
University Student Expresses Frustration Over Gas Costs
In a viral video, the student stated that one kilogram of cooking gas now costs N2,200 in her area. She expressed her frustration over the rising cost of living and questioned her decision to pursue higher education amid financial hardship.
In the video, she said: "I just feel lost. I just feel tired. At this point I just feel like 'who really send me come school?'"
Her video caption read: "Ikg of gas 2,200 naira. God really tested me today. Na cry I no just cry. How are you students coping. Everything thing keep adding in price and the money won’t add? I’m really tired of schooling at dis point."
Reactions From Netizens
The post attracted numerous comments from users who shared similar experiences. Many expressed shock at the price hike and discussed their own struggles with cooking gas costs in different parts of Nigeria.
- Beagle commented: "Hmmm this issue con jam with being a finalist ? chaii"
- Dammie said: "Seriously you are not the only one that is tired even that coal pot you are asking for. now no 100 Naira coal"
- ELE'S luxe'n wrote: "it's now 3k I have give up if I try buy gas this time I don drop out be that"
- ENKE asked: "5k every week? How does it feel to be God’s favorite mama"
- GoodyGold noted: "Omo I shock o, I was shocked!! Cause it was 1450 on the 11th of May"
- Dammy said: "Omo u sure sey I no skip second semester and na lafia I dey study oo"
- Baron Digo remarked: "Una de get 5k every week ? omo Na me de really suffer for this school"
- Malachi Neche shared: "omo, na 2k I fill my own this morning. 6k for just 3kg ? sometimes I feel I should runaway. but to where exactly? to where I was? Never!!! Aluta continua"
- Bishop added: "As how nh 2200 Witin sure say person no go come drop out for this sch cuz guyyy"
Broader Context on Cooking Gas Prices
In a related story, a Nigerian lady recently lamented the scarcity of cooking gas in her area and the high cost per kilogram. Many Nigerians have taken to social media to express their concerns over the rising prices of essential commodities, including cooking gas, which has put a strain on household budgets.
The student's video has once again highlighted the financial challenges faced by students and the general public as inflation continues to affect the cost of living in Nigeria.
