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| What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by nlfpmod(mod): 4:34pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
With cooking gas prices at record highs, households are seeking temporary alternatives, and below are a few options:https://www.pulse.ng/articles/lifestyle/cooking-gas-scarcity-nigeria-2025100710041862805 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by jeff1993: 4:42pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
The last hope of common man they want to thrash it ehn..... Which kind of government is this? They will Give u with right hand and take it with left hand and some of their sycophants still praise them online and offline sha. It's well First to comment ..... Seun pay me my money 16 Likes |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by Father4all: 4:42pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
Charcoal. Or firewood. Or sawdust. Or hotplates. That's all 11 Likes |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by OluwaBlessyn: 4:42pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
I rather buy it 1500/kg like I bought it this morning than use firewood or charcoal Wtf…. The stress of blowing charcoal sef is tiring 30 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by BarrElChapo(m): 4:43pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
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| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by sajb(m): 4:43pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
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| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by PulaPower: 4:43pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
Because of dangote, peggasan or whatever are now making things hard for citizens.. Tinubu should just put them in their place.. 41 Likes |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by bassdow: 4:43pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
FireWood Charcoal Engine Oil hacks Inductive cooker (Less energy bill than Electric cooker) 1 Like |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by Wealthoptulent(m): 4:43pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
nlfpmod:na VILLAGE SETTING be tha na.. make una buy plenty PERF cos those babe go dey ooze FUME 1 Like
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| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by Sonnobax15(m): 4:43pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
 Nlfpmod, na firewood na  . Don't just talk of electric cooker,cuz na which light you wan use for am Omoh,I just realized that my last bottle of gas just got finished . Like say I be Tinubu pikin or I dey work for Dangote refinery 2 Likes |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by Jennyclay(f): 4:43pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
Charcoal pot Fire wood Electric cooker I’ve been using electric cooker for some days now. I barely make use of my gas these days. 1kg of gas is sold for #1,700 in my area 5 Likes |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by lanre4411(m): 4:44pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
Honestly I don’t really know because kerosene is very expensive and gas can not be store like kerosene, o once it’s finished in the cylinder you need to refill. But I hard the scarcity had been solved |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by bassdow: 4:44pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
OluwaBlessyn:there are DIY hacks available BUT we dey always want ... |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by bassdow: 4:45pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
Jennyclay:Guess you not on prePaid metering yet else else else 9 Likes |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by oluwaseyi0: 4:45pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
Fire wood, charcoal, kerosene Boiling ring, electric cooker |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by IyaTola: 4:45pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
With cooking gas prices reaching record highs, many households are turning to alternative cooking methods to manage costs. Among all the available options, one unsung hero stands out—the pressure cooker. Having used a pressure cooker consistently for over five years, I can confidently say that it’s one of the most efficient, reliable, and cost-effective kitchen tools you can own. In fact, since I made the switch, I haven’t needed to refill gas as frequently—and in some months, I haven’t bought gas at all. Here's why: Speed and Time-Saving A pressure cooker drastically cuts down cooking time. What would normally take 45 minutes to an hour—like beans, tougher meats, or whole grains—can be ready in just 10–15 minutes under pressure. This is a game-changer for busy households, especially during the week when every minute counts. Gas (and Electricity) Saving Because food cooks faster, you're also using much less fuel—whether it's gas, electricity (on an induction stove), or kerosene. In my experience, a single pot of food that might take two burners and 45 minutes can be done on one burner in a fraction of the time. That’s less heat, less fuel, and more savings. Reliability and Durability I’ve used the same pressure cooker for over 5 years now, and it's still going strong. With minimal maintenance (just occasionally replacing the gasket or valve), it’s proven to be a long-lasting investment. It does function, and it works well on gas and electricity. Nutrient Retention and Taste Because food is cooked faster and sealed in steam, fewer nutrients are lost, and the flavors are often richer and more concentrated. It’s a healthier, tastier, and more efficient way to prepare meals. Versatile Cooking From boiling rice and beans to cooking meat stews, soups, yams, and even making moi-moi or puddings, a pressure cooker handles it all with ease. It simplifies batch cooking and meal prep, especially for large families. In these tough times where every household is looking for ways to cut down on energy costs, a pressure cooker is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. It’s a tool I recommend wholeheartedly, based on years of personal use and significant savings on cooking gas. If you're not using one yet, now is the time to make that switch. The savings in fuel, time, and stress speak for themselves. |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by Softboy001(m): 4:45pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
once something cost the next thing na to find "alternative to" |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by jetguy(m): 4:46pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
High price or whatever, let it Sha be available even if it's 5k... People will only complain for awhile, trust Nigerians, people will adjust and everyone will jump and pass... one day go be one, average Nigerians will stand on their feet and fight for themselves  |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by bassdow: 4:46pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
Guess you not on prePaid metering yet else else else |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by CaptainFM1: 4:46pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
Electric heater/ Hot plate Kerosene Charcoal burner Firewood Burner Abacha Stove Microwave..(Small/fast or ready made cooking) Induction stove You can try the Sun during the day and the moon at night by placing your pot of soup/food outside. Then go inside and pray small to the celestial body. |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by Jennyclay(f): 4:48pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
bassdow:I’m on prepaid meter but the good thing is we aren’t on Band A in my area We do have light like 14 - 16 hours a day |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by Timmyking01(m): 4:51pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
No go use fire wood oo ... club concierge is the best ever, always research the best nd know it. |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by IyaTola: 4:52pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
OluwaBlessyn:Have you tried pressure cooker? If interested I can give you my vendors number. |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by Zico5(m): 4:53pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
We truly bear nonsense in this country. See as people are asking for alternatives to cooking gas when we have government that present themselves to serve us. How can we continue to live this way. Where are the activists in this country. Probably they have been silent totally. 1 Like |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by Gotocourt: 4:54pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
What's to LPG in southern Nigeria, it's 1100-1200 in Jos, Plateau State 🤷🏿 |
| Re: What Are The Alternatives To Cooking Gas? by YeyeGbami: 4:54pm On Oct 07, 2025 |
Saw dust, charcoal dey. As una wan suffer because of pengasan and 800 staff. If you dey band d and e you fit try hotplate 1 Like |
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