Cooking gas sellers decry low patronage as Enugu residents turn to charcoal (opens original article in a new tab)

Enugu cooking gas sellers face declining sales as residents switch to charcoal due to rising LPG prices, with retailers urging government intervention to address economic hardship.

• Cooking gas sellers in Enugu State report decreased sales due to rising LPG prices, prompting residents to switch to cheaper charcoal alternatives.
• Retailers note significant drops in sales volume, with some customers reducing gas purchases from five to two kilograms per week.
• Charcoal dealers experience increased demand as cooking gas and kerosene prices rise, though transportation costs remain a challenge.