Nigeria, April 29 -- The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says the recent drop in petrol prices is behind the sudden fall in the cost of cooking gas across the country.

Reports reveal that the price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has dropped to N16,250 in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), down from N17,500 just weeks ago.

This puts the current price per kilogram at N1,300, compared to N1,400 last month.

Prices have also eased at filling stations, where 1kg now goes for N1,050-N1,150, depending on the location, a notable dip from the previous N1,200-N1,400 range.

In Lagos, the relief is even more pronounced. As of April 2025, a 1...