NPA on why there are LPG shortages in some parts of Western and Central Regions

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has debunked reports of a possible shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply in the country.

According to NPA, it has enough stock of LPG to meet national demand, hence there is no cause for alarm over possible shortage of LPG supply in the country. 

In a statement dated October 10, 2024, the NPA acknowledged reports suggesting a possible LPG shortage but clarified that “there is adequate LPG in the country to meet national demand.”

It added that the opening stock as of October 9, 2024, was enough to sustain nearly two weeks of national consumption.

The authority explained that localised LPG shortages in parts of the Western and Central regions were due to some LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) refusing to load LPG from Tema, despite being directed to do so.

These regions are typically supplied by the Ghana National Gas Processing Plant in Atuabo, which recently encountered technical issues.

While the Atuabo plant is expected to resume full production by October 15, 2024, the NPA assured that measures are in place to prevent any supply disruptions, including the scheduled delivery of over 20,000 metric tonnes of LPG between October 21 and 27, 2024.

The NPA also noted that the boycott of some depots in Tema by certain LPGMCs has caused strain on the remaining facilities, but efforts are underway to prioritise loading for the Western Region to resolve the current challenges.