World LPG Day: Ghanaians urged to champion safety, awareness

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has marked World LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Day 2026 with a renewed call for Ghanaians to promote LPG safety, responsible usage and public awareness.

The event held on Monday, June 8, in Accra was dedicated to promoting awareness of the benefits of LPG beyond the industry.

This year, the NPA used the occasion to launch a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging LPG adoption, safe handling practices, responsible usage and greater consumer awareness. It was on the theme: “LPG: Pass It Forward”.

Significant strides

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, highlighted the growing role of LPG in Ghana’s clean energy drive, describing it as one of the most practical and accessible clean cooking fuels for households and businesses nationwide.

He said the country had made significant strides in expanding LPG access, with national penetration now estimated at 43 per cent.

While the progress marks a major improvement over previous decades, the minister stressed that more work remained to ensure millions of Ghanaians who still relied on traditional cooking fuels could access cleaner and safer energy options. 

Improving public health

Dr Jinapor described LPG as a practical and accessible clean cooking fuel that improves public health, reduces dependence on firewood and charcoal, and supports environmental protection.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding LPG adoption as part of broader efforts to improve public health, protect the environment and advance the country’s sustainable energy transition.

"Energy has always been at the heart of national development. It powers our homes, drives our industries, supports education and healthcare and creates opportunities for economic growth."

"As Ghana pursues an inclusive and sustainable development agenda, access to clean, affordable and reliable energy remains a key priority of government," he said.

He also called for stronger collaboration among the government, regulators, industry players, development partners and consumers to expand access to clean energy, create jobs, attract investment and support Ghana’s long-term energy transition goals.

Championing LPG safety

The CEO of the NPA, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, urged Ghanaians to promote LPG safety, its responsible usage and awareness.

He emphasised that while LPG adoption was growing and remained central to the country’s clean energy transition, safety must remain a shared responsibility.

He said that while Ghana had made significant progress in expanding LPG access, achieving the government's goal of 50 per cent LPG adoption by 2030 would require a strong culture of safety alongside growth.

He highlighted LPG’s role in cleaner energy, environmental protection and improved public health, while stressing that safety depended not only on regulation but also on industry compliance, consumer vigilance and community awareness.

Mr Tameklo called on industry players, consumers, community leaders and the media to become ambassadors of LPG safety by sharing knowledge, promoting responsible practices and correcting unsafe behaviours.

"Let us transform the theme into action by passing forward knowledge, responsibility and vigilance.

Together, we can build a future where LPG is not only accessible but used safely in every Ghanaian home," he added.