Cooking gas is one of those things people donβt notice much β
until the cylinder runs out.
In Saudi Arabia, LPG cooking gas is used every day in:
β’ Homes
β’ Apartments
β’ Villas
β’ Labor accommodations
β’ Restaurants
β’ Staff kitchens
So it is very common for people to ask:
βHow much does cooking gas actually cost in Saudi Arabia?β
This guide explains it in a simple, real-life, human way β not technical, not confusing.
πΈπ¦ Current Cooking Gas Cost in Saudi Arabia
At present, the general LPG price structure in Saudi Arabia works around:
π About 1.09 SAR per liter
Based on this, domestic cooking gas is supplied mainly through cylinders and central gas systems.
π’οΈ Cooking Gas Cylinder Prices in Saudi Arabia
Most households use LPG cylinders. The two most common ones are:
β 11 kg Cooking Gas Cylinder (Most used)
This is the standard home kitchen cylinder.
π Average refill price: 26 β 27 SAR
Used in:
β’ Family homes
β’ Apartments
β’ Shared housing
β’ Small kitchens
For most families, one cylinder lasts 3 to 5 weeks.
β 5 kg Cooking Gas Cylinder (Small size)
Used for:
β’ Small households
β’ Light cooking
β’ Backup use
π Average refill price: 11 β 12 SAR
π Soβ¦ how much does a family actually spend per month?
Letβs put this into real life numbers.
In Saudi Arabia:
β’ Small households often spend 20β30 SAR per month
β’ Medium families spend around 26β40 SAR per month
β’ Large families may spend 40β60 SAR per month
So for most homes, monthly cooking gas cost stays between 26 and 50 SAR.
This is why LPG cooking gas is considered one of the most affordable household expenses in the country.
π’ Central gas system cost (apartments & compounds)
Many modern buildings use a central LPG system instead of cylinders.
In such systems, gas is supplied from a large tank and billed by usage.
Average central gas rate:
π Around 1.17 β 1.18 SAR per liter
This is common in:
β’ Apartment towers
β’ Residential compounds
β’ Hotels
β’ Hospitals
β’ Staff housing
Central systems are popular because they offer:
β’ Continuous supply
β’ No cylinder handling
β’ Better safety management
β’ Monthly billing
π Does cooking gas cost change by city?
Not in a big way.
Cities like:
β’ Riyadh
β’ Jeddah
β’ Dammam
β’ Mecca
All follow almost the same LPG pricing structure.
You do not see major price differences between cities.
π Does cooking gas cost change often in Saudi Arabia?
No.
Cooking gas prices are:
β’ Government regulated
β’ Periodically reviewed
β’ Stability focused
β’ Not changed daily
So families usually do not experience:
β’ Sudden kitchen budget shocks
β’ Monthly confusion
β’ Unpredictable gas costs
This long-term stability is one of the strongest points of Saudi Arabiaβs domestic gas system.
π’οΈ Why cooking gas stays affordable in Saudi Arabia
Several reasons work together:
β’ Strong national energy resources
β’ Advanced gas processing system
β’ Saudi Aramcoβs LPG backbone
β’ Government pricing control
β’ Nationwide distribution network
Even when global energy prices move, Saudi household gas remains protected.
π§ What really affects your personal cooking gas cost
Your own monthly gas bill depends on:
β’ Family size
β’ How many meals you cook at home
β’ Stove efficiency
β’ Use of gas water heaters
β’ Eating outside vs home cooking
β’ Cylinder or central gas system
Two homes can pay the same cylinder price but still have very different monthly gas expenses.
β οΈ Smart habits that reduce gas cost
β’ Turn off regulator after cooking
β’ Use proper flame size
β’ Keep burners clean
β’ Replace leaking pipes
β’ Use pressure cookers
β’ Avoid unnecessary flame burning
These small habits save gas and improve safety.
β FAQs β How Much Does Cooking Gas Cost in Saudi Arabia
On average, homes spend 26β50 SAR per month on cooking gas.
Around 26β27 SAR.
No. Prices are regulated and stable.
No. Prices are almost the same nationwide.
It depends on usage, but costs are generally similar and well controlled.
