Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have risen sharply, reaching nearly N2,000 per kilogram just before the Sallah celebrations. This surge threatens to increase living costs for households and businesses, potentially sparking consumer unrest and economic difficulties. The rising prices may push more Nigerians to seek alternative cooking fuels and intensify calls for government intervention on energy costs.
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The rapid price increase ahead of a major holiday is likely to push up the cost of cooking gas, affecting related commodity markets.
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