The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reported that in July 2026, Sokoto recorded the highest average retail price for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at N1,575 per kilogramme among six major cities tracked. Lagos had the lowest average at N1,325 per kilogramme.
City-by-City Price Breakdown
According to the NMDPRA fact sheet, Kano and Enugu both recorded average retail prices of N1,550 per kilogramme. Ibadan followed with N1,540 per kilogramme, while Calabar consumers paid about N1,410 per kilogramme.
The regulator's figures also showed a wide gap between the highest and lowest prices within the cities. Maximum retail prices reached N1,650 per kilogramme in Kano, Sokoto, and Enugu. Minimum prices ranged from N1,150 per kilogramme in Lagos to N1,500 per kilogramme in Sokoto.
Domestic Supply Rises, Imports Fall
NMDPRA stated that total LPG receipts increased by 4 per cent month-on-month, rising from 5.1 kilotonnes per day in June to 5.3 kilotonnes per day in July. This increase was driven largely by domestic production, which climbed by 22 per cent, from 3.6 to 4.4 kilotonnes per day. Imports declined sharply by 40 per cent, falling from 1.5 to 0.9 kilotonnes per day.
The regulator detailed that July's total daily LPG supply of 5.332 kilotonnes came from several sources. NLNG/SEPNU vessel deliveries accounted for the largest share at 2.031 kilotonnes per day, while other processing plants supplied 1.513 kilotonnes per day through trucks. Imports contributed 0.959 kilotonnes per day, and the Dangote Refinery supplied 0.829 kilotonnes per day.
Consumption Growth Narrows Supply Buffer
Despite the improvement in domestic supply, LPG consumption also increased. NMDPRA reported that consumption rose 7 per cent, from 4.1 kilotonnes per day in June to 4.4 kilotonnes per day in July. This stronger demand narrowed the gap between available supply and consumption, putting pressure on the country's LPG stock position.
National LPG stock sufficiency stood at 16.3 days in July, the lowest among the four key petroleum products monitored by the regulator. This figure remained significantly below NMDPRA's 30-day minimum threshold considered safe for stock availability. By comparison, diesel had a stock cover of 46.5 days, while aviation fuel stood at 58.6 days.
The data suggests that while Nigeria is recording stronger domestic LPG production and relying less on imports, rising consumption and uneven distribution could continue to influence cooking gas prices across different parts of the country.
Recent Depot Price Movements
Legit.ng earlier reported that the price of LPG has recorded fresh reductions at some major Nigerian depots, with Dangote Refinery and 11 Plc leading the latest downward movement. According to the latest PetroleumPriceNG data, Dangote is currently selling LPG at N950 per kilogramme, representing a N10 reduction, or 1.04 per cent, from its previous rate.
The development places Dangote among the lowest-priced major depots captured in the latest market update and could provide some relief for households and businesses that depend on cooking gas.
