A gradual return of cooking gas supply in Kano has brought relief to many households after weeks of scarcity and skyrocketing prices that forced families to seek alternative cooking methods.
A market survey across Sabon Gari, Tarauni, Hausawa, and Rijiyar Zaki areas revealed that the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has dropped from between ₦1,800 and ₦2,000 per kilogramme to an average of ₦1,350 to ₦1,500, depending on the area.
Mrs. Angela Okon, a resident of Sabon Gari in Fagge Local Government Area, described the last few weeks as one of the toughest for families relying on gas for cooking.
“There was a time I paid ₦6,000 to refill my small 3kg cylinder. It was heartbreaking because that used to cost around ₦3,000 just a few months ago,” she said.
She added that although ₦1,400 per kilogramme remains high, the availability of gas has eased the strain on households.
“Before, you could walk to five stations and still not find any gas. Now at least you can refill without stress,” she noted.
Similarly, Mr. Sani Buhari, who resides in Darmanawa Quarters, Tarauni Local Government Area, said his family had to ration cooking time during the peak of the scarcity.
“We were buying at ₦2,100 per kilogramme at one point. My wife even switched to charcoal for a while because the queues were frustrating,” he said. “Now, I can refill my cylinder easily at about ₦1,400. I just hope it stays that way.”
At Rijiyar Zaki, a civil servant, Malam Abubakar Musa, recounted how the shortage affected daily living.
“I’ve never seen people queue for gas before. Some stations were opening only twice a week,” he said. “Many families went back to using firewood. It was stressful, and the smoke was unbearable. We thank God that gas is returning to the market.”
A dealer, Mr. Aminu Halilu, who manages a depot in the city, attributed the scarcity to disruptions in the supply chain.
“A few weeks ago, most of our suppliers couldn’t deliver. Some depots in Lagos and Port Harcourt had no product, and transportation costs rose due to tanker drivers’ strikes,” he explained.
He confirmed that the situation is now improving, with recent consignments helping to stabilize supply.
“The last delivery we received allowed us to sell between ₦1,350 and ₦1,450 per kilogramme. Customers are returning, but everyone is still cautious,” he said.
Halilu urged the government to address logistics bottlenecks and support domestic gas production to ensure sustainable supply and long-term price stability.
