LPG demand in Kenya up 14.6pc to 251,425 tonnes
EPRA attributed the growth to sustained clean cooking campaigns and the government’s LPG expansion strategy. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Kenya experienced a significant surge, increasing by 14.6% to 251,425 metric tonnes in the latter half of 2025.
- The total LPG demand reached 251,425 metric tonnes.
- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reported the findings.
- Growth is attributed to clean cooking campaigns, the government's LPG expansion strategy, and VAT exemptions under the Finance Act, 2023.
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