This archive report was first published on 13 August 2019.
Kenya's government has introduced fresh regulations to combat the illicit trade of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The new rules, which are currently before Parliament, aim to track the movement of gas cylinders from retailers to consumers.
As of August 13, 2019, selling cooking gas without a receipt will be an offence, attracting a fine of Sh50,000. The receipt must include essential details such as the seller's name and phone number, the consumer's contacts, the cylinder brand, date of sale, and the serial number of the seal and gas container.
The regulations also require oil marketers to provide insurance cover for each cylinder in case of accidents. Furthermore, the transportation of gas cylinders in a car is capped at three, unless regulatory exemptions are issued.
Marketers will be expected to track cylinders using Radio Frequency Identification or quick response codes, or any other suitable technology. Dealers will also be required to maintain a list of their authorised filling agents, wholesalers, retailers, and cylinder requalification agents.
Wholesalers who fail to keep gas cylinder records for more than a year will face a fine of Sh50,000 for each offence.
According to the Petroleum (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Regulations 2019, a person licensed to retail LPG must issue consumers with a receipt. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in a fine.
