MOBBDEEP: I still don't get why people opine guess as facts!
Seeing a lot of people on this thread claiming gas is cheaper economically at the price of 2800 for 12.5KG cylinder really got my eyes popping wide.
Simply because it's completely false.
Yes, gas is faster, more convenient, obviously ecologically friendlier, does not blacken pots with soots and comes with this 'touchéness'.

But cheaper!?, that is a blatant lie.
Let me illustrate it well.
I do a light cooking once a day early in the morning plus a heavy cooking once a month usually a Saturday.
Initially, I bought 15 litres of Kerosene at 120 Naira/Litre = 1800.
I used this for 4months.
Then I purchased these two 12.5Kg which I filled at Aba (Abia State) at 3200 per 12.5Kg cylinder.
Each cylinder lasted an average of 18 weeks i.e 4.5 months.

Equivalency of the gas to the kerosene head-head is ~700 Naira/month for the gas as against 450 Naira/month of Kerosene.
It might appear to be a small difference.
But for a large family size; with increased/ higher frequency of cooking and with modest income/means, the cost implication becomes huge astronomically especially over a given length of time.

So, in truth & reality, the price of gas needs to come down a bit from that high clime of 2800 per 12.5Kg Cylinder for us to start comparing it as being better than Kerosene in cost-effectiveness.

But, like I said initially, there are so many advantages of gas that you might find invaluable & difficult to even put cost/value on.

erico2k2: In all the cooking gas outweigh the kerosene in all shape and form, the only hard part is for the cooker itself,If you add the stress you go through plus the insult sometimes fight and rain plus abuse you go through in other to buy kerosene, and put them into naira and kobo, you will agree that Gas is more economical than Kerosene,Im talking to you lot who are bent on the fact that kerosene is cheaper than gas.

msmon:

And that's the reason it's imperative to do a properly orient the populace about it's usage.

AbuuUthaymeen: Where can a person get a detailed information on how to procure one of this their new "Eko gas scheme cylinder" ,information that includes places it is been sold and different weights of cylinders available.

free2ryhme:

U guys keep missing the point anyone can sell kerosene but not gas. We are talking about accessibility here. I can get kerosene to buy at wee hours becos iya sikira will be willing to sell but BCT gas can only sell during working hours

laudate:

You can also get to refill your gas cylinder from Chike, Ibrahim, Madu or Mukaila who sells cylinders by the roadside. His container shop is open till late. Just ensure that you carry your regulator gauge along, to ensure you are not being short-changed. Alternatively, refill your cylinders at the nearest Oando or Total Petrol station nearest to you!

free2ryhme:


How many Oando and total filling stattion open till 8pm in ajegunle

laudate:

Please check the following:

(1) Do you refill your cylinder from an accredited gas plant, petrol station or from the roadside? If you refill from the roadside, you may be cheated by those roadside retailers, as they often 'under-fill' the cylinders with a much lower quantity, than what is required. If you do not have a gauge to check the contents or refill level, or do not use a scale to weigh the cylinder before & after you refill, you may have been short-changed by your retailer. The result is that the gas cylinder refill, will not last as long it should, in your household.

(2) Is your gas cylinder valve leaking or damaged? This could cause the gas to escape in small quantities over a period of time, and such losses mean that the quantity of gas left in the cylinder, would not be enough to meet your needs over a period of time. Check your valves and make sure it does not leak. If it does, take it to a competent gas plant to be fixed, or buy a new cylinder.

(3) Are your burners emitting soot or have they been burning slowly and inefficiently? Please service your gas cooker regularly to ensure it performs optimally and the holes remain unblocked by oil or sediments from your cooking pot. That way, you would use less gas and your cylinder refill, would last much longer.

(4) Finally, get a good portable fire extinguisher, keep it in your kitchen and learn how to use it in case of an emergency!

mekula:

My broda I wonder o. Mine doesnt last more than 3weeks. It is used to cook in the morning and then warm food for afternoon and night mostly and it still never stays up to a month. Besides LASG should be selling cheaper than they do now. I buy 2600 from private plants and 2800 from road side refillers. I expect the govt to sell at the most 2500. Just my opinion though.

mekula:

My broda I wonder o. Mine doesnt last more than 3weeks. It is used to cook in the morning and then warm food for afternoon and night mostly and it still never stays up to a month. Besides LASG should be selling cheaper than they do now. I buy 2600 from private plants and 2800 from road side refillers. I expect the govt to sell at the most 2500. Just my opinion though.

MOBBDEEP: I still don't get why people opine guess as facts!
Seeing a lot of people on this thread claiming gas is cheaper economically at the price of 2800 for 12.5KG cylinder really got my eyes popping wide.
Simply because it's completely false.
Yes, gas is faster, more convenient, obviously ecologically friendlier, does not blacken pots with soots and comes with this 'touchéness'.

But cheaper!?, that is a blatant lie.
Let me illustrate it well.
I do a light cooking once a day early in the morning plus a heavy cooking once a month usually a Saturday.
Initially, I bought 15 litres of Kerosene at 120 Naira/Litre = 1800.
I used this for 4months.
Then I purchased these two 12.5Kg which I filled at Aba (Abia State) at 3200 per 12.5Kg cylinder.
Each cylinder lasted an average of 18 weeks i.e 4.5 months.

Equivalency of the gas to the kerosene head-head is ~700 Naira/month for the gas as against 450 Naira/month of Kerosene.
It might appear to be a small difference.
But for a large family size; with increased/ higher frequency of cooking and with modest income/means, the cost implication becomes huge astronomically especially over a given length of time.

So, in truth & reality, the price of gas needs to come down a bit from that high clime of 2800 per 12.5Kg Cylinder for us to start comparing it as being better than Kerosene in cost-effectiveness.

But, like I said initially, there are so many advantages of gas that you might find invaluable & difficult to even put cost/value on.

Obiagelli:

sis 12.5kg is equivalent of about 50 litres of kerosene and that about 7,500 naira.
Btw there are smaller cylinders.

MOBBDEEP:
I still don't get why people opine guess as facts!
Seeing a lot of people on this thread claiming gas is cheaper economically at the price of 2800 for 12.5KG cylinder really got my eyes popping wide.
Simply because it's completely false.
Yes, gas is faster, more convenient, obviously ecologically friendlier, does not blacken pots with soots and comes with this 'touchéness'.

But cheaper!?, that is a blatant lie.
Let me illustrate it well.
I do a light cooking once a day early in the morning plus a heavy cooking once a month usually a Saturday.
Initially, I bought 15 litres of Kerosene at 120 Naira/Litre = 1800.
I used this for 4months.
Then I purchased these two 12.5Kg which I filled at Aba (Abia State) at 3200 per 12.5Kg cylinder.
Each cylinder lasted an average of 18 weeks i.e 4.5 months.

Equivalency of the gas to the kerosene head-head is ~700 Naira/month for the gas as against 450 Naira/month of Kerosene.
It might appear to be a small difference.
But for a large family size; with increased/ higher frequency of cooking and with modest income/means, the cost implication becomes huge astronomically especially over a given length of time.

So, in truth & reality, the price of gas needs to come down a bit from that high clime of 2800 per 12.5Kg Cylinder for us to start comparing it as being better than Kerosene in cost-effectiveness.

But, like I said initially, there are so many advantages of gas that you might find invaluable & difficult to even put cost/value on.

eckersley:


Some studies have indicated that the usage of one litre of kerosene equates to 0.39kg LPG

1L Kerosene= 0.39KG of cooking gas
32 Litres of Kerosene will be = 12.5KG of cooking gas
http://zayyaddp..com/2013/07/between-kerosene-and-cooking-gas.html

You overestimated. Also state ur reference

Obiagelli:

Personal experience.