EFFECT OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS PRICE ON THE LEVEL OF PATRONAGE AMONG HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

Abstract

This paper examined the effect of prices of LPG fuel, LPG cylinders, and LPG accessories on the 
patronage and use of LPG for cooking by students of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Lagos 
State. The paper is necessary because of the benefits of switching to a clean cooking fuel like LPG 
by students of HEIs in Nigeria and the important role of price in achieving this. The target population 
was the students of the Faculty of Science, University of Lagos. The research used a cross-sectional 
design and convenience sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 
a valid sample of 250 respondents from University of Lagos, Akoka. A multiple regression statistical 
method was used to test the hypotheses. Results from the analysis suggested that prices of LPG fuel 
and cylinders did not significantly affect the patronage and use of LPG for cooking by the students 
of HEIs. On the contrary, the findings indicated that prices of LPG accessories significantly affected 
LPG patronage and use. It was concluded that prices of LPG fuel, LPG cylinders, and LPG 
accessories affected LPG patronage differently. The research also made recommendations. Finally, 
the research limitations and suggestions for future studies were provided.