.As Dangote’s market dominance exposes Nigeria to supply risks.
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Nigeria’s cooking gas, also known as Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG), market is facing an unfolding crisis that could deepen in the coming weeks, raising concerns about the country’s downstream sector and its dependence on a single dominant supplier.
Until late 2024, Nigeria’s LPG supply relied on a mix of sources. The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) supplied a steady stream of domestic gas, while independent marketers filled the gap with imports.
This balance, though imperfect, ensured competition, price diversity, and relative stability in the market.But the entry of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in January 2025 fundamentally altered the dynamics.
Leveraging its massive production scale, the refinery slashed LPG prices aggressively, undercutting both NLNG and independent importers. Within months, competitors were pushed out of the market, leaving Dangote as the de facto sole supplier.
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