A Nigerian woman residing in Jos has ignited fresh online discussions after expressing her dismay over the rising cost of cooking gas in her locality. On June 2, 2026, she visited a gas shop to refill her cylinder and was taken aback by the new pricing.
Jos Woman Laments Cooking Gas Price Hike
Jemima Gaji, in a Facebook post, revealed that one kilogram of gas now costs N2,200 in her area. She lamented the continuous increase in prices of essential commodities and questioned the government's efforts to ease the burden on citizens.
Her post read: "I went to buy cooking gas this morning and ah!!! I almost turned back from the shop. What do you mean by N2,000 per kg? God abeg, are you sure I'm still in the right country? Because what exactly is going on? Every day, there's a new increase in the price of something. Food is expensive. Transportation is expensive. Electricity is expensive. Now even gas is looking at us with side-eye. Other countries are looking for ways to make life easier for their citizens. Here, it feels like they are looking for more ways to make our life harder. Abeg, Shey this one no pass Pharaoh for Bible like? Because at this point, the suffering is beginning to look very intentional."
Reactions from Netizens
Many social media users shared their own experiences and frustrations regarding the high cost of cooking gas. Mary Ada Ominyi commented: "So you are just knowing? It seems others are already getting used to the new price. Is it not Nigeria, no matter the price, people will still buy. God will help His children, because this is not funny at all."
Blessing Kenyinry said: "Na for Nja end time dey start. God have mercy." Ngoinva Constance added: "You may think that your country is worst until you hear other countries are suffering too. Ancestors have decided to stay in leadership and make life miserable for us."
Mbambala Khathutshelo remarked: "Everywhere everything is very expensive, even food." Da Prince simply stated: "Na only God go help us." Angela Okocha prayed: "Oh Lord, we need your Super natural intervention in our country Nigeria."
In a related development, a Nigerian lady had earlier lamented spending hours at a filling station without getting fuel. Another lady also complained about the scarcity and high price of cooking gas, which drew mixed reactions online. Many netizens echoed similar sentiments about the economic hardships they face.
