LunagisthubThe Agony of Cooking Gas Scarcity: Nigerians Struggle to Make Ends Meet
The recent surge in cooking gas prices has plunged many Nigerian households and small businesses into distress, forcing them to revert to traditional and less expensive options like charcoal and firewood. With the cost of a kilogram of gas now ranging between N2,000 and N3,500, the average family can no longer afford this once-cleaner alternative.
The scarcity of cooking gas has led to a resurgence in the use of charcoal and firewood, signs of a painful return to the past. Many Nigerians, like Adeola, a single mother of two, are struggling to make ends meet. When she discovered the new price of gas, she was shocked and frustrated, feeling like she was being priced out of a basic necessity.
The situation is taking a toll on families, with many struggling to put food on the table. The price hike has deepened the cost-of-living crisis, choking small businesses and pushing families to the brink. As one mother tearfully exclaimed, “What will I even cook with it? I’m only managing with my two children. God, what is happening? This hardship is too much.”
In a heartwarming display of kindness, a passerby stepped in to help Adeola, buying her 2kg of gas and demonstrating the resilience and compassion of the Nigerian community.
The cooking gas scarcity highlights the need for sustainable solutions to address the country’s energy needs. As the government and stakeholders work to address the challenges, Nigerians continue to bear the brunt of the economic strain.
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