In a move set to reshape Nigeria’s domestic gas market, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again reduced the ex-depot price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), cutting it from ₦810 to ₦760 per kilogram.
The latest reduction makes Dangote Refinery the most competitive supplier in the local LPG market, significantly underpricing major competitors.
At present, Matrix and Ardova depots sell LPG at ₦920 per kilogram, while A.Y.M Shafa and NIPCO offer theirs at ₦910 per kilogram. Stockgap Depot remains the highest, charging ₦950 per kilogram.
With Dangote’s price at ₦760/kg, the difference of ₦150 to ₦190 per kilogram compared to other depots highlights the refinery’s strategy to drive down costs and stabilize market pricing.
Industry observers believe the move is part of a deliberate plan by the refinery to curb arbitrary price hikes that have long plagued Nigeria’s LPG supply chain and to ensure affordability for consumers.
An industry analyst described the price adjustment as a signal of the refinery’s long-term market influence.
“Dangote’s post-maintenance price cut shows intent — not only to boost supply volumes but also to enforce pricing discipline across the domestic LPG market,” the analyst said.
The latest cut follows a series of recent price adjustments by the Dangote Refinery, reinforcing its growing impact on Nigeria’s downstream energy market and its commitment to making cooking gas more accessible to households nationwide.
