The cost of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly used for cooking in Nigerian households, rose to an average of ₦21,010.56 in June 2025 — the highest regional average recorded in the country, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
This marks a 1.46 percent increase from ₦20,709.11 in May, and a sharp 33.52 per cent year-on-year rise compared to ₦15,736.27 in June 2024, signalling continued pressure on households as energy prices climb.
“The average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas increased by 1.46 per cent on a month-on-month basis. On a year-on-year basis, the price rose by 33.52 per cent,” the NBS stated in its June 2025 LPG Price Watch report.
Delta State recorded the highest average price for the 12.5kg cylinder at ₦23,108.44, followed closely by Cross River at ₦22,982.89 and Rivers State at ₦22,971.27.
At the other end of the spectrum, Yobe State posted the lowest average refill cost at ₦19,000. Niger and Jigawa followed with average prices of ₦19,242.48 and ₦20,025.94, respectively.
A regional breakdown showed that the South-South zone recorded the highest average price at ₦22,179.08, followed by the South-East at ₦21,623.86. The South-West posted the lowest regional average at ₦20,402.42.
Prices also rose for smaller cylinders. The average cost to refill a 5kg LPG cylinder climbed to ₦8,323.95 in June, up 1.92 percent from ₦8,167.43 in May. On an annual basis, this reflected a 19.49 percent increase over the ₦6,966.03 recorded in June 2024.
Delta State again topped the list for 5kg cylinders, with an average refill cost of ₦9,243.38. Cross River (₦9,193.16) and Rivers (₦9,188.51) trailed slightly behind. Meanwhile, Oyo posted the lowest 5kg average at ₦7,100, followed by Plateau (₦7,200) and Yobe (₦7,600).
By zone, the South-South led with an average price of ₦8,871.63, followed by the South-East (₦8,649.55). The South-West again had the lowest average at ₦7,960.42.
The report comes amid ongoing regulatory crackdowns. In February 2025, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) shut down 19 illegal LPG outlets and category D cylinder operators in Delta State — a move aimed at curbing unsafe practices and enforcing safety compliance in the domestic cooking gas market.
Category D refers to small-sized LPG cylinders typically used by households for daily cooking needs.
