The rise in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices in 2025 reflects production, importation, and economic factors. This increase forces many households to use traditional fuels like wood and charcoal, leading to deforestation, soil erosion, and climate change. These alternatives also pose health risks.
High LPG costs place additional strain on household budgets, reducing funds for essential needs like food, education, and healthcare. Low-income families are disproportionately impacted, widening the wealth gap and worsening energy poverty. The economic burden is felt more by those least able to absorb the costs, deepening social inequality.
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According to GlobalPetrolPrices, here are the top 10 countries with high cooking gas prices in 2025
1. Sweden – $1.308
Sweden ranks first with the highest LPG price at $1.308 per kilogram. The country relies heavily on imported energy sources, which contributes to higher prices for essential commodities such as cooking gas.
2. Switzerland – $1.221
Switzerland follows closely behind with a price of $1.221 per kilogram. The cost of cooking gas is influenced by Switzerland’s high standard of living and reliance on imports to meet domestic energy needs.
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3. United Kingdom – $1.157
In third place is the United Kingdom, where the LPG price stands at $1.157. Economic factors such as inflation and taxes play a significant role in the relatively high cost of cooking gas in the UK.
4. Germany – $1.114
Germany ranks fourth, with a price of $1.114. The country’s energy market is complex, with high energy costs due to environmental policies, which affect prices for both households and industries, including cooking gas.
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5. France – $1.048
France has a cooking gas price of $1.048 per kilogram. As with many European nations, factors like energy taxes and government regulation influence the cost of LPG in the country.
6. Greece – $1.009
Greece follows with an LPG price of $1.009. Economic recovery after the financial crisis has led to higher energy costs in the country, which is reflected in the price of cooking gas.
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7. Israel – $1.007
Israel sees an LPG price of $1.007 per kilogram. The country’s dependence on imports, along with geopolitical factors in the region, contributes to the elevated cooking gas prices.
8. Hungary – $0.987
Hungary’s cooking gas costs $0.987 per kilogram, placing it in eighth position. While the country enjoys lower overall energy costs compared to Western Europe, LPG prices are still higher due to external factors.
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9. Spain – $0.979
Spain has an LPG price of $0.979. Despite being a major producer of natural gas, Spain’s high consumption levels and importation costs result in relatively high prices for cooking gas.
10. Fiji – $0.987
Fiji rounds off the list with the lowest LPG price of $0.987. The island nation faces challenges in energy distribution due to its geographical location, leading to higher transportation and importation costs, which impact the price of LPG.
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