This archive report was first published on 28 August 2019.
On August 28, 2019, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) issued a notice outlining severe penalties for violating regulations on gas cylinders.
According to the notice, retailers, wholesalers, and transporters who handle gas cylinders of another brand without consent will face a fine of not less than Ksh. 10 million or imprisonment of not less than five years or both.
EPRA also warned that violating the rules may lead to the withdrawal of operating licenses.
The move follows increased public safety concerns on the use, distribution, retail, and transportation of LPG cylinders.
As part of the new regulations, EPRA has tasked brand owners with ensuring that LPG cylinders are insured, allowing consumers to be compensated in case of an incident attributable to the cylinder.
EPRA Director General Pavel Oimeke stated that the move will enhance cost efficiency in the cylinder exchange system and improve LPG distribution.
