The most recent National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) statistics show that Nigerian households got some relief in August as cooking gas prices dropped.
From ₦8,243.79 in July, the average price to fill a 5 kg cylinder fell by 22.3 percent, according to the NBS Liquefied Petroleum Gas Price Watch. August 2025, 2025 N6,404.02 From ₦6,430.02 in August 2024, the price fell 0.4 percent from its level in the same month last year.
The data revealed substantial state variance. With ₦5,657.50, Delta offered the least average price; Bauchi among the most inexpensive as well was Borno. By region, the North-West topped the list at ₦6,473.63; the South-South reported the lowest at ₦6,331.29.
The News Chronicle learned that the price decrease went far beyond little cylinders. Furthermore, it is less expensive; refilling a 12.5 kg cylinder fell 21.4 percent month-on-month from ₦20,609.48 in July to ₦16,195.07 in August. Unlike the 5 kg size, though, the larger cylinder costs more—up 4.1 percent from ₦15,552.56 in August 2024.
With an average price of ₦16,887.42 for refilling a 12.5 kg cylinder, Yobe had the most on a state level; Ebonyi and Adamawa followed behind. With N15,102.50, Benue had the least. Low rankings also came from Imo and Borno. By region, the Northwest once led with ₦16,358.15, but the Southwest provided the least at ₦15,865.17.
For families facing high living costs, the drop in gas prices is particularly good news since it offers a short respite and highlights the necessity of consistent energy pricing to relieve financial stress.
