Ghana’s Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption witnessed a significant 7.25% increase in 2024, according to a report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC).
Total LPG consumption rose from 317,465,399 litres in 2023 to 340,492,293 litres in 2024.
The surge is attributed to the promotion of the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM), introduced in Ghana in September 2023, and the country’s adoption of LPG as a cleaner alternative to traditional wood fuels.
Efforts such as rural LPG promotions, distribution of cylinders to northern communities, and public education on safe usage have contributed to this growth.
The report highlights a significant increase in LPG adoption, particularly in urban areas, where usage rose from 28.9% in 2010 to 60% in 2023. Nationally, LPG usage has more than doubled, growing from 18.2% in 2010 to 44.1% in 2023.
However, rural areas continue to lag in LPG adoption, with usage increasing from 4.8% in 2010 to 18.7% in 2023.
The sharp rise in national LPG consumption, especially after 2020, reflects increased accessibility, availability, and government policies promoting clean cooking fuels.
Despite this progress, disparities between urban and rural adoption of LPG use highlight the need for further interventions to expand access and affordability.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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