The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has assured the public that there is no need for fear or panic over the availability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country.
In a statement issued on October 9, 2024, the Authority emphasized that there is adequate stock to meet national demand and prevent any potential shortage.
“There is adequate LPG in the country to meet national demand. The opening stock of LPG as of 9th October 2024 was enough to last almost two weeks of national consumption,” the statement said.
The NPA further highlighted the contribution of the Sentuo Oil Refinery, which is consistently producing LPG for the market.
Additionally, over 20,000 metric tonnes of LPG are expected to arrive between October 21 and 27 under the LPG Tender programme. This influx of supply is expected to boost reserves and stabilize the distribution network across the country.
Explaining the reasons behind recent supply disruptions, the NPA revealed that the Western and parts of the Central Region had experienced shortages due to a power issue affecting the Ghana National Gas Processing Plant in Atuabo.
The power challenge had impacted the processing of natural gas, a key input in LPG production.
However, the issue has been resolved, and the plant is expected to resume full production by October 15, 2024.
The NPA also addressed the boycott of the Quantum LPG Terminal and Tema Multi-Product Terminal by some LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs), which has caused additional pressure on depots in Tema.
Despite these challenges, the Authority reassured the public that it is working closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and prioritization of supply to the Western Region. “There is no imminent shortage of the product,” the NPA affirmed.
