Several Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumers in Accra encountered difficulties at various gas stations due to an unexpected shortage of the product.
Signs reading “No Gas” were displayed at station entrances, forcing customers to either go back home or try their luck at other outlets for LPG availability.
The increased demand for LPG has resulted in long queues at the few stations where the fuel is still available.
Meanwhile, industry experts have warned that the situation may escalate, potentially leading to widespread closures of gas stations if the shortage isn’t resolved.
Gabriel Kumi, Vice President of the LPG Marketers Association (LPGMA), in an interview with Channel One TV, emphasized the gravity of the issue. He warned that if supply from Bulk Oil Distributors does not improve soon, stations may face complete shutdowns by the weekend.
“My checks this morning indicate that about 70% of LPG outlets in the Greater Accra Metropolis have run out of gas. If the situation does not improve, this could rise to about 80%, and if the situation is not averted, by the close of tomorrow, we expect all LPG stations in Greater Accra to run out of gas,” he said.
Reacting to this, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) said it is working assiduously to avert the crisis.