LPG distributors in the country have threatened to embark on a strike which may result in a suspension of their services soon.
This is to protest government’s decision to implement the cylinder re-circulation module, which was proposed by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to ensure that LPG filling points are positioned outside densely populated areas and commercial centres.
These plants will procure, brand, maintain and fill empty cylinders to be distributed to consumers and households through retail outlets and stations, deemed to be low risk, after government’s assessment.
The cylinder re-circulation module was developed in 2012, but could not be immediately implemented.
However, following a massive gas explosion at Atomic Junction about two weeks ago, President Nana Addo ruled for the policy to be implemented.
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In reaction to this, the Ghana LPG Marketing Companies and its affiliates, are planning to lay down their tools on Wednesday, October 18 to register their concerns.
The explosion has so far claimed at least seven lives and injured over 100 persons.
Public outcry over the poor safety standards of some LPG and petrol filling stations, which have caused about eight major explosions since 2014 necessitated immediate action from government and a rollout of some ‘tough measures’.
The threat of a strike comes days after the Public Relations Officer of the LPG Marketers Association, Bernard Owiredu, expressed his worry over the module’s propensity to collapse their businesses.
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), also raised concerns about the Cylinder Re-circulation Model of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) distribution, suggesting it will not favour poor Ghanaians.
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