Kwara residents lament as cooking gas price soars to N2,200/kg

Residents in Kwara State are expressing significant concern following a steep rise in the cost of liquefied petroleum gas, which has reached 2,200 naira per kilogram. This sudden price hike has placed a substantial financial burden on local households and small-scale business owners who rely on the fuel for daily operations. Many citizens report that the increased cost of energy is making it difficult to maintain basic living standards. Consequently, there are growing calls for the government to implement measures that would stabilize prices and alleviate the current economic strain. Community members are urging authorities to intervene quickly to prevent further hardship for the population.

The rising cost of essential cooking fuel directly threatens the food security and economic stability of vulnerable families in the region.