The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers Association has assured the public that there will be no shortage of LPG despite their decision to boycott lifting gas from certain Bulk Oil Distributing Companies (BDCs).
The Vice President of the Association, Gabriel Kumi, explained that their members continue to lift gas from numerous other BDCs across the country.
“We have no issue with lifting LPG from the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, but as for the depots in Tema, we have made it clear that we will not do business with them, and our stance remains unchanged. There are plenty of other BDCs—about six or seven—that are supplying LPG. Since our boycott began on August 12th, there has been ample LPG available for everyone,” he stated.
He emphasized that there is no shortage of LPG in the market, dismissing any concerns that the boycott of the two Tema depots would lead to a nationwide shortage.
“No one should be misled into thinking that our boycott of these two Tema depots will create a shortage. That simply will not happen,” he assured.
Mr Kumi also pointed out that, the recent start of production at the Sentuo Refinery will further boost LPG supply, reassuring Ghanaians that there is no cause for concern.
“We have made significant investments in this industry, and we will not take any action that would jeopardize these investments,” he added.
Additionally, Mr Kumi urged the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to take its regulatory role more seriously.
“We have never stated that we would stop lifting gas from Sage Petroleum at Atuabo. Our letter specifically mentioned the Tema depots. The time for us to return to Atuabo isn’t until August 26th, so why is the NPA’s Head of Regulation, Obed Boachie, making premature statements? This kind of propaganda from the regulator needs to stop. We expect more seriousness in their approach,” he concluded.
Source: Adomonline
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