Nigerian Lady Buys 10kg Cooking Gas, Reveals Price Paid at Filling Station
A young Nigerian woman has taken to social media to share her experience after purchasing cooking gas at a filling station. Amid ongoing complaints about the high cost of cooking gas, she revealed that she refilled her cylinder with 10kg of gas and disclosed the exact amount she paid.
The lady, identified as Baxticon Family on Facebook, posted photos of herself at the filling station with her gas cylinder while an attendant assisted her. In her post, she stated: "Just bought mine now, 10kg for 14k". She also asked others how much a kilogram of cooking gas costs in their areas, prompting numerous reactions in the comments section.
Reactions from Social Media Users
Many Nigerians responded with the prices they pay locally. Olajumoke commented: "It's vary here in Abeokuta, some 1800 while some 1700, 1750." Chi Wiz. noted: "And you're smiling.. wait until it reaches 5k per kg." IB Michael shared: "Here in Port Harcourt. Gas station 1,500 for a Kg, Black Market 1,650 for a kg."
Benny said: "Hmmm una own better. 2500 per kg here in Lagos state, I bought 7kg yesterday #17500." Angelw remarked: "I don't fill gas I have chosen sticker on my cylinder my gas no dey finish." Stover added: "In the United States my stove is electric I have cooked with gas to heat and cook with gas is very expensive electric is cheaper and know gas scent."
Blessing wrote: "Bought my 10kg here at Abuja #17500 yesterday." Anjel shared: "Lolo where I am, I pay as a monthly bill. I don't even know how much I use ooh."
Other Related Stories
In a similar report, a young man shared his receipt for 2kg of gas at N1,500 per litre, noting the price had increased from N1,400 the previous week. Another Nigerian lady went viral on TikTok after expressing shock that cooking gas now costs N2,100 per kg in her area. She asked others to share their local prices, sparking widespread discussion.
Additionally, a lady who spent N6,000 to fill a 3kg cylinder decided to reduce her cooking frequency to make the gas last longer, praying for better economic conditions. These stories highlight the growing concern over rising cooking gas prices across Nigeria.
