The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the average cost of refilling a five kilogramme (kg) cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) increased to N2,005.14 in August from N2,001.45 recorded in July.

The NBS disclosed this in its August 2018 “Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) Price Watch” released in Abuja on Friday. According to the report, the price increased by 2.17 per cent month-on-month and 3.19 per cent year-on-year in the period under review.

According to the bureau, the average price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder for cooking gas increased in August to N4, 366.48 from N4, 244.35 in July. It said the price increased by 2.17 per cent month-on-month and 3.19 per cent year-on-year in the period under review.

Source: The Guardian