Residents of nine states spend N312.27bn on cooking gas – NBS

Nigerians in nine states spend a total of N312.27bn on Liquefied Petroleum Gas, also known as cooking gas, according to a new report by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.

The 2024 Nigeria Residential Energy Demand-Side Survey report highlights the evolving energy consumption patterns in Nigeria, shedding light on the reliance on LPG, fuelwood, charcoal, and other energy sources for cooking and heating.

The survey assessed energy consumption patterns across 7,706 households in nine states, offering insights into the use of LPG, fuelwood, electricity, and other energy sources.

According to the report, the survey covered Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Ekiti, Enugu, Kano, Kwara, Oyo, Plateau, and Sokoto states, ensuring broad representation across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

The data collection for the survey was conducted over a 17-day period, from April 19 to May 5, 2024, using a systematic sampling method.

The report indicates that the household data covers energy consumption and expenditures over the 30 days prior to the survey, providing an up-to-date snapshot of residential energy demand.

The survey shows that 19.4 per cent of households reported using LPG in the last 30 days, with the average household expenditure on LPG pegged at N10,239.7.