The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has warned Kenyans against buying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from random dealers, urging consumers to inspect cylinders before purchase and to exchange them with care.
EPRA advised buyers to confirm that an LPG cylinder has an intact seal, clear brand markings, and a serial number before they accept it.
The regulator said consumers should stay alert to ensure they receive a genuine product that meets these basic standards.
EPRA also urged Kenyans to check that the cylinder has a valid test or requalification date, adding that cylinders should undergo requalification within eight years of manufacture.
“Check that the LPG cylinder has an intact seal, clear brand markings and serial number, and a valid test/requalification date – cylinders should be requalified within 8 years of manufacture,” EPRA stated.
EPRA also urged consumers to weigh LPG cylinders before paying to confirm they receive the correct tare and net weight.
“Also, have the cylinder weighed to confirm the correct tare and net weight. Most importantly, purchase LPG only from an EPRA-licensed dealer,” the authority added.
The warning follows reports of counterfeit cooking gas circulating in Kenyan markets.
On Wednesday, August 26, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the government had begun a crackdown on dealers suspected of participating in illegal LPG trade and on those selling illicit cooking gas.
Wandayi said officers will pursue offenders vigorously, with enforcement teams working around the clock to stamp out rogue operators across the sector, including cartels allegedly linked to powerful politicians.
“I wish to further assure the public that the government will not succumb to pressure from politicians and cartels helping to benefit from LPG illicit trade,” CS Wandayi stated.
“We shall not succumb to any form of pressure from these unscrupulous businesspersons, from these illegal traders, even if they choose to work in cahoots with politicians,” he added.
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