Gas price hike: Nigerians resort to charcoal

Gas price hike charcoal

…As LPG costs soar 67% Nigeria’s clean cooking drive is facing a major setback, as soaring Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices force many households to return to charcoal and firewood. Cooking gas prices have risen by about 67% within a month, climbing from below ₦1,500 per kilogramme to as high as ₦2,500/kg in Lagos, while consumers nationwide now face an estimated monthly LPG bill of ₦362 billion, up from ₦224 billion. The crisis has sparked accusations of supply distortions among major industry players. The Nigerian Association of LPG Marketers (NALPGAM)…

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