The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers Association of Nigeria has called on consumers to actively monitor their gas refills and described allegations of underfilling as unfounded.
The association was responding to a report published in November which alleged widespread underfilling by LPG retailers.
In a statement signed by the NUPENG Branch Chairman of the association, Ayobami Olarinoye, LPGAR acknowledged isolated cases of malpractice but stressed that these are not reflective of the industry as a whole.
The association attributed perceptions of underfilling to various factors unrelated to retailers’ practices.
“The size of the family is critical in determining the volume of consumption. Frequency of use is also important in determining how long cooking gas lasts after refilling,” Olarinoye said.
He added that many users focus on the number of days their gas lasts rather than the actual volume consumed.
LPGAR also highlighted other factors, including unauthorized use by children, domestic workers, or neighbors, especially in shared housing arrangements.
“Unauthorized usage often goes unnoticed by gas owners and contributes to faster depletion,” Olarinoye explained.
Leakages from damaged cylinders, faulty hoses, or expired regulators were also cited as major causes of gas wastage.
Olarinoye pointed out that many users fail to conduct regular inspections of their equipment, leading to avoidable losses.
“Carelessness, such as forgetting to turn off burners after cooking, is one of the greatest causes of gas wastage,” he added.
Additionally, the association noted that forgetfulness about the last refill date often leads to misplaced blame on retailers.
Olarinoye advised users to weigh their cylinders before and after refilling to confirm the accuracy of the quantity purchased.
“We encourage those who can afford it to acquire digital scales to verify what they refill,” he said.
The composition of cooking gas was also discussed, with LPGAR explaining that gas with a higher propane content burns faster than gas with more butane, which could further fuel misconceptions.
LPGAR reiterated its commitment to ensuring ethical practices among its members and urged customers to seek clarification from the association if they encounter any issues.
It encouraged consumers to patronize outlets displaying LPGAR-NUPENG Safety Plates for added assurance.
This site truly stands out as a great example of quality web design and performance.
A perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality makes browsing a pleasure.
It provides an excellent user experience from start to finish.
The design and usability are top-notch, making everything flow smoothly.
A perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality makes browsing a pleasure.
The design and usability are top-notch, making everything flow smoothly.
The layout is visually appealing and very functional.
This site truly stands out as a great example of quality web design and performance.
This website is amazing, with a clean design and easy navigation.
I love how user-friendly and intuitive everything feels.
I love how user-friendly and intuitive everything feels.
I love how user-friendly and intuitive everything feels.
I gotta bookmark this website it seems very useful extremely helpful
I was suggested this web site via my cousin. I’m not certain whether or not this put up is written via him as no one else know such distinct approximately my trouble. You are incredible! Thanks!
Really nice design and great subject material, nothing at all else we want : D.
Hey there! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any issues with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing many months of hard work due to no backup. Do you have any methods to protect against hackers?
Wonderful web site. A lot of helpful info here. I am sending it to several buddies ans additionally sharing in delicious. And naturally, thank you to your sweat!
certainly like your web site but you need to check the spelling on several of your posts. Many of them are rife with spelling problems and I in finding it very bothersome to tell the truth then again I will surely come again again.
Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You obviously know what youre talking about, why waste your intelligence on just posting videos to your site when you could be giving us something informative to read?
certainly like your web-site but you have to check the spelling on several of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling problems and I to find it very bothersome to tell the reality however I will definitely come again again.