Nigeria's cooking gas supply hit record 5,200 tonnes daily in December 2025
Nigeria's daily cooking gas (LPG) supply averaged 5,200 metric tonnes in December 2025—the highest level ever recorded for a month. This 14% increase from November was driven by improved logistics and high festive demand, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Domestic producers (NLNG, Dangote Refinery, gas plants) supplied 3,700 tonnes daily—71% of total output. Importers provided the remaining 1,500 tonnes (29%), down from 1,600 tonnes in November. Domestic output remains below July's peak of 4,500 tonnes.
Average consumption was 4,380 tonnes daily, with retail prices between ₦1,120 and ₦1,600 per kg. Upstream gas plants showed strong performance: NLNG Trains 1–6 operated at 82.67% capacity, Gbaran-Ubie at 86.36%, and Soku Plant exceeded capacity at 105.69%.
With import dependence falling and domestic production stable, what does this mean for your cooking gas budget? Will the increased supply push prices down in the coming months, or will festive demand have lasting impact on household costs?