The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Wednesday, March 29, revealed that it had launched a crackdown on facilities that were selling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) illegally in Nairobi.
In a statement, the authority divulged that it had already visited over 50 LPG sites and shut down 21 facilities that did not adhere to the stipulated rules and regulations.
EPRA explained that the move was to ensure the safety of the general public and consumers of LPG and petroleum.
According to the regulator, the crackdown conducted in collaboration with the Interior Ministry was under its Rapid Results Initiative.
“We have visited over 50 LPG sites and have cracked down 21 illegal LPG facilities in Nairobi under the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI).
“To ensure the safety of the general public and consumers of LPG and petroleum, the illegal sites have been shut down,” EPRA stated.
In addition, EPRA called on the public to raise alarm on any suspected facilities that sell LPG illegally.
“Let us all play our part in promoting safety and compliance by reporting any suspected cases of illegal LPG and petroleum facilities. Stay safe, and stay compliant,” cautioned the authority.
One person was arrested during the crackdown for operating an LPG facility without a license and transporting products that did not conform to Kenyan standards.
On January 28, EPRA advised Kenyans to collect receipts when refilling their LPG at various points in the country as required by the law to ensure they were purchasing safe products.
According to the Petroleum Act (Liquified Petroleum Gas) Regulations of 2019, dealers who fail to maintain proper records of their sales face a fine of Ksh50,000.
"Get an Electronic Tax Register (ETR) receipt for every purchase of a refilled LPG cylinder. By law, every sale of a refilled LPG cylinder is required to capture the details," EPRA stated.
