Tag: Cylinder re-circulation model
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Sole implementation of cylinder recirculation model threatens our investment – LPG Operators
The Ghana Liquefied Petroleum Operators Association (GLPOA) has cautioned the government to stop the exclusive implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) programme, as it will be a direct threat to investments made by Ghanaians in the LPG business. Speaking to Citi Business News during the opening of their 5th National Congress in Takoradi, the…
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‘Illegal’ LPG levy still charged despite supposed withdrawal – COPEC
Despite the assurance given by government that the controversial 13.5 pesewas cylinder recirculation levy has been withdrawn from the price of Liquefied petroleum gas, LPG, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, COPEC, insists the levy is still being charged at gas fuel stations across the country. COPEC is already in court with the Consumer Protection Agency…
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Energy Minister announces withdrawal of new LPG levy
Government has announced the withdrawal of the 13.5 pesewas Cylinder Recirculation Margin (CRM) levy placed on every kilogram of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). This was revealed by the Minister of Energy, Peter Amewu at a press briefing on Thursday, April 16, 2020. “That slight increase in price that you saw in the papers, it has…
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NPA’s introduction of new LPG levy ill-timed and insensitive – LPG Marketers
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketing Companies Association of Ghana says the recent introduction of the 13.5 pesewas Cylinder Recirculation Margin (CRM) is unfortunate. It says the levy is not only going to burden the tax payer, but is also insensitive to the plight of Ghanaians as the country grapples with the social and economic impact…
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Cylinder Re-circulation Model pilot implementation launched in Kade
The National Petroleum Authority, NPA, and the Ministry of Energy, has finally launched the pilot implementation of the Cylinder Re-circulation Model at Kade in the Kwaebibirim Municipality of the Eastern Region. The Cylinder Re-circulation Model, which is primarily aimed at reducing LPG-related accidents according to government, will also create more jobs contrary to claims by…