Ghana: LPG Consumption Surges By 5.04% In First Half Of 2025

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption across the Republic of Ghana increased to 168.6 million kilograms in the first half of 2025, up from 160.5 million kilograms during the same period in 2024 — representing a 5.04 percent growth.

Despite the marginal overall increase, industry data released by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) shows a steep decline in LPG consumption in some parts of the country, while other regions recorded significant gains.

At the regional level, the data revealed that the Upper West Region recorded the sharpest growth at 85.93 percent, more than doubling its volumes to 10.8 million kilograms. It was followed by the Upper East Region at 24.43 percent, and the Ashanti Region at 18.28 percent in the first half of the year.

The Greater Accra Region recorded 12.22 percent, Central Region 13.01 percent, and Western Region 11.48 percent, while the Eastern Region saw a modest 1.32 percent growth.

However, the report showed a steady decline in consumption in the Northern, Volta, and Brong Ahafo regions. Consumption in the Northern Region declined by 49.53 percent, Volta by 31.09 percent, and Brong Ahafo by 8.34 percent — a trend that may suggest accessibility and affordability challenges in these areas.

“This unevenness highlights the need for continuous stakeholder dialogue, affordable pricing, and a stronger CRM rollout to close gaps between high- and low-adoption regions. While CRM has improved availability and access, affordability remains a critical barrier, with rising LPG prices pushing many households back to charcoal — undermining both market penetration and long-term policy sustainability,” the report stated.