The Chairman of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Mr. Gabriel Kumi, has called for a unified regional strategy for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply and pricing across West Africa to promote affordable clean energy and maximise the use of existing infrastructure.

Speaking at the OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos, Mr. Kumi highlighted the success of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria, which has helped lower domestic LPG prices and meet nearly 30 percent of national demand.

He emphasised that neighbouring countries such as Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo should also share in these benefits by accessing cross-border LPG supply at reduced costs.

According to Mr. Kumi, affordability—not just availability—remains the biggest barrier to wider LPG adoption in the region. He noted that even with the necessary infrastructure in place, many households continue to rely on firewood and charcoal because LPG remains out of reach for low-income families.

He also commended Ghana’s cylinder-recirculation policy and ongoing refilling-plant expansion as positive steps toward improving access.

Mr. Kumi stressed that regional coordination on pricing frameworks, consumer financing, and targeted LPG subsidies could significantly reduce costs for rural and low-income households.

He believes such measures are vital if West Africa is to strengthen its clean-cooking transition and protect its forest resources.