EPRA issues new guidelines for refilling LPG gas
EPRA issues new guidelines to all customers for refilling LPG gas at various points in the country
EPRA issues new guidelines to all customers for refilling LPG gas at various points in the country.
Kenyans were warned by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to keep their receipts after refueling their liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at various locations around the country.
EPRA said in a statement dated Saturday, January 27, that it was a requirement of the law for dealers to provide receipts to customers.
The names, addresses, and phone numbers of the clients and the retailers should also be listed on the receipts.
The receipts must also include the sale date, the brand of the cylinder, the serial number or quick response code of the cylinder, and the brand of the seal.
“Get an Electronic Tax Register (ETR) receipt for every purchase of a refilled LPG cylinder. By law, every sale of a refilled LPG cylinder is required to capture the details,” EPRA stated.
The Petroleum Act (Liquid Petroleum Gas) Regulations of 2019 state that dealers who don’t keep accurate records of their transactions are subject to a Ksh50,000 punishment.
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Kenyans were also warned to watch out for defective cylinders, and prospective buyers were given two specific signs to look out for.
EPRA advised Kenyans to observe and be weary of cylinders that had dents as they could be faulty.
“Always check for physical damage to the cylinder such as dents and paint peel-off or fading.
“Dents are a sign of the weakening of the cylinder. Peeled-off paint is a sign of cylinder corrosion that further weakens the cylinder,” read the statement in part.
A suitable LPG cylinder should not have more than 30 percent paint corrosion.
Retailers are also required to display their licenses issued by the authority for potential buyers to verify the details.
“Observe the separation distance between the cylinder and stove/cooker/oven. A minimum separation distance of 30cm is recommended.
“To report an incident or for more information visit the EPRA website or contact 0709 336 000,” read the statement in part.
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