Dangote Refinery Increases Cooking Gas Gantry Price to N1,000 per Kilogram
Dangote Refinery increased its liquefied petroleum gas gantry price by 8.1 percent from N925 to N1,000 per kilogram.
In Brief
- •Dangote Refinery increased its liquefied petroleum gas gantry price by 8.1 percent from N925 to N1,000 per kilogram.
- •Five major Lagos depots were selling LPG at N1,450 per kilogram as of November 5, 2026, maintaining a N450 gap above the new gantry price.
- •Data from the NMDPRA shows domestic LPG supply rose 17.78 percent year-on-year to 4.5 million litres daily in September 2026, though retail costs remain high.
Why It Matters
The price adjustment by Dangote Refinery raises cost pressures for Nigerian households, restaurants, and small commercial operators that rely on LPG. Although local gas production has expanded significantly, elevated depot costs, distribution overheads, and logistics expenses continue to keep retail fuel prices high.
Key Details
- New Gantry Price
- N1,000 per kg
- Previous Gantry Price
- N925 per kg
- Gantry Price Increase
- 8.1 percent
- Lagos Depot Price
- N1,450 per kg
- Daily Domestic LPG Supply (Sept 2026)
- 4.5 million litres
Context & Background
Nigeria has actively encouraged households to transition to LPG as a clean cooking alternative to firewood, charcoal, and kerosene. However, domestic end-user prices remain sensitive to replacement costs, transportation, and broader macroeconomic factors.
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