The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has dismissed reports suggesting an imminent shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country, assuring the public that current stock levels are sufficient to meet demand.
In a press release issued on Friday, February 20, 2026, the Authority said it had taken note of media commentary attributed to the Chief Executive of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr. Riverson Oppong, who reportedly urged the public to fill their cylinders in anticipation of a gas shortage.
Reacting to the claims, the NPA urged Ghanaians to disregard such commentary.
“The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has sighted news publications of commentary made by the Chief Executive of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr Riverson Oppong calling on the general public to fill their cylinders in anticipation of gas shortage,” the statement said.
The Authority emphasized that there is no cause for alarm, stressing that the country currently holds more than adequate LPG reserves.
“The NPA wishes to assure the general public that there is enough LPG in stock to meet demand. The country currently has LPG stock of over a month’s cover with LPG production by the local refineries at their highest level,” the statement noted.
To further reinforce supply stability, the NPA disclosed that additional stock is expected soon under the national import plan.
“Additionally, as per the national import plan, the country is expected to take delivery of an LPG cargo within the next two weeks to further shore up the existing stock level and keep the market well supplied,” it added.
The Authority therefore cautioned consumers against panic buying, warning that such actions could unnecessarily disrupt the market.
“Consumers are hereby advised to desist from panic buying and be rest assured that there is no impending shortage of LPG in Ghana,” the statement concluded.
