Energy Commission of Nigeria — National Energy Data Bank
LPG Sales
petroleum · monthly · Unit: Metric Tonnes · 3 records · Generated 25 September 2026
What this is: The total volume of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) sold through licensed cylinders and bulk outlets across Nigeria each month, in metric tonnes.
Why it matters: LPG adoption reduces deforestation, indoor air pollution, and cooking costs for households. The government's National LPG Expansion Programme targets 5 million additional households annually.
Trend — LPG Sales (Metric Tonnes)
Statistical Analysis
Data Table (showing up to 40 periods — full set in Excel export)
| Period | Value (Metric Tonnes) | YoY % | Rolling | Cumulative | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 635,452 | — | — | 635,452 | 100 |
| 2019 | 840,594 | +32.3% | — | 1,476,046 | 132 |
| 2020 | 1,043,061 | +24.1% | 839,702.3 | 2,519,107 | 164 |
Source: NMDPRA / LPG Marshalling Yards · Cite as: ECN-NEDB, 2026 · Generated automatically from committed NEDB records. · Powered by Norgroup Ltd