Economic Pressure Alters Household Energy Choices INCREASING energy prices and rising living costs across the Federal Capital Territory have compelled many residents to reduce their use of cooking gas and embrace cheaper alternatives such as charcoal and firewood. Residents say the persistent rise in the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), kerosene and transportation has […]
LPG Price Hike Signals Deepening Energy Strain NIGERIA’S energy landscape is facing renewed strain as rising Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices place additional pressure on households and businesses. In the past month alone, the average retail price of cooking gas has risen by over 14 percent to approximately ₦1,500 per kilogramme. This follows a sharp […]
Fuel Price Surge Sparks Nationwide Call for Relief Petrol Nears ₦1,500 Amid Global Tensions RISING petrol prices, now approaching ₦1,500 per litre, have triggered widespread concern among labour unions, manufacturers, economists, and civil society groups, who are urging the Federal Government to take urgent steps to cushion the impact on Nigerians. The surge, largely driven […]
Residents Raise Alarm Over Safety Risks TENSION is rising in Asaba, the Delta State capital, following allegations of an illegally sited Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant within a densely populated residential area. The management of Infant Jesus Educational Academy, alongside residents of Imade Osazee Street along Infant Jesus Road, has formally petitioned Governor […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE Petrol Consumption Jumps Sharply as Festive Demand Peaks NIGERIA’S daily petrol consumption surged to 63.7 million litres in December 2025, representing a sharp increase of 10.8 million litres per day from November levels, according to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The figure, contained in the […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE & PAULINA NZERUBE RESIDENTS of Imade Osazee Street in Asaba, Delta State, have petitioned the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over the construction of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant within their residential neighbourhood. In the petition, the residents alleged that the siting of the gas facility poses serious […]