LPG consumption up 15pc to 414,861 tonnes in 2024, EPRA
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 - Kenyans consumed a record 414,861 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in 2024, a 15 percent jump from 360,594 tonnes in Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption saw a significant increase in 2024, rising by 15 percent to a record 414,861 metric tonnes. This surge is attributed to government incentives, including the zero-rating of LPG, aimed at lowering costs and promoting its use as a primary cooking fuel.
- 414,861 metric tonnes of LPG consumed in 2024, a 15 percent increase from 360,594 tonnes in 2023.
- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reported this growth in its annual report.
- Per capita consumption rose to 7.9 kg in 2024 from 7.0 kg in 2023, driven by the National LPG Growth Strategy aiming to double per capita consumption to 15 kg by 2030.
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Power Blackouts Decline by 7% and LPG Consumption Rises as Higher Power Costs Impact Inflation - October 2025
Kenya's overall inflation rate rose to 4.6% in September, partly due to rising food and power costs. According to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), the country experienced a 7% decline in power blackouts during the financial year that ended in June 2025. Despite this slight improvement in grid reliability, EPRA noted that the nation's grid performance continues to fall short of national and regional benchmarks, and system losses remain high. Separately, EPRA data showed that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption increased by 15% to 414,861 tonnes in 2024. While power costs went up, parents received some relief as training fees for certificate and vocational courses decreased.
