The Federal Government has convened an emergency stakeholders’ meeting involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and key industry players in a bid to tackle the hoarding and diversion of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas.
The intervention comes amid a sharp rise in cooking gas prices, which has placed additional financial pressure on households and businesses across the country.
According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the meeting was aimed at developing coordinated measures to improve LPG supply, ensure affordability and restore stability to the domestic market.
Authorities expressed concern over reports of product diversion and artificial shortages, warning that such practices undermine government efforts to expand access to cleaner cooking energy.
The collaboration between security agencies and industry regulators is expected to strengthen monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, curb market manipulation and guarantee a more reliable supply chain for consumers.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigerians from exploitative practices while promoting a transparent and efficient LPG market that supports the country’s clean energy transition.
