They appealed to the federal government to intervene by addressing the factors driving rising prices to ease the economic hardship already faced by Nigerians.
NALPGAM called on the Federal Government and key industry stakeholders to urgently intervene and stabilise the LPG market.
Mr Inyang noted that international price movements continued to influence domestic pricing.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hailed the refinery as “a remarkable achievement” and “a phenomenal project of our time.”
He explained that CNG was a cleaner and cheaper source of energy.
Nnamdi Opara, a businessman and father of two, said he had to adjust his spending to accommodate the increase in cooking gas prices.
The lawmakers urged state governments to adopt policies that could alleviate the financial burden on the citizens.
“The demand for LPG for domestic use has increased.”
The energy provider recently inaugurated a 300 metric tonnes LPG and CNG depot in Utesi, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo.
“The Service responded to 11 rescue calls and four false alarms from residents of the state,” he said.
