The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has dismissed recent reports suggesting a possible shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country.
The NPA assures the public that there is sufficient LPG stock to meet national demand, and there is no need for concern.
In a statement released on October 10, 2024, the NPA acknowledged the circulating rumours but clarified that the current LPG stock is adequate to sustain nearly two weeks of consumption.
“As of October 9, 2024, the opening stock was enough to cover national demand,” the statement emphasized.
The authority addressed localized shortages of LPG in parts of the Western and Central regions, explaining that these disruptions were due to some LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) refusing to load LPG from Tema, despite being instructed to do so.
The Western and Central regions are normally supplied by the Ghana National Gas Processing Plant in Atuabo, which recently encountered technical challenges.
The Atuabo plant is expected to resume full production by October 15, 2024. In the meantime, the NPA has implemented measures to avoid further disruptions, including the scheduled delivery of over 20,000 metric tonnes of LPG between October 21 and 27, 2024.
The NPA further explained that the boycott of some Tema depots by certain LPGMCs has strained the remaining facilities.
However, efforts are being made to prioritize loading for the Western Region to ease the current shortages.
The NPA reassured consumers that the situation is under control and that the LPG supply chain will remain uninterrupted.