Awka households lament soaring cooking gas prices, demand government’s intervention (opens original article in a new tab)

Residents of Awka, Anambra State, are facing soaring cooking gas prices, leading to calls for government intervention to stabilize prices and reduce the economic burden on households.

• Residents of Awka, Anambra State, report significant increases in cooking gas prices over six months, with prices rising from ₦1,050 to ₦2,000 per kg.
• The price hikes have led to households switching to firewood and charcoal, causing economic and environmental concerns.
• Multiple residents and businesspeople are urging the government to investigate and stabilize cooking gas prices and reduce the cost of living.