The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has refuted media reports that the country is currently experiencing shortage of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG).
NPA said the reports are false and baseless.
In a statement, LPG stated that the country has enough LPG in stock to meet demand.
“The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has sighted news publications of a commentary made by the Chief Executive of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr. Riverson Oppong calling on the general public to fill their cylinders in anticipation of gas shortage.” NPA said.
“The NPA wishes to assure the general public that there is enough LPG in stock to meet demand. The country currently has LPG stock of over a month’s covers with LPG production by the local refineries at their highest level.” The statement added.
NPA further stated that Ghana is expected to take delivery of an LPG cargo within the next two weeks further shore to make sure that the market is well supplied.
“Additionally, as per the national import plan, the country is expected to take delivery of an LPG cargo within the next two weeks further shore up to the existing stock level and keep the market well supplied.” NPA indicated.
NPA advised consumers to avoid panic buying and assured them that there is no pending shortage of LPG in the country.
“Consumers are hereby advised to desist from panic buying and be rest assured that there is no pending shortage of LPG in Ghana.” NPA assured.
Source: Elvisanokye.com