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Zambia has reportedly recorded a sharp rise in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption, with usage surging from 9,490 metric tonnes in 2023 to 14,400 metric tonnes in 2024—marking a 51.8 percent increase.
The growth is largely attributed to ongoing nationwide load shedding caused by poor rainfall and the effects of climate change, prompting many households to adopt LPG as a cleaner and more efficient alternative energy source.
Speaking at the official launch of a Rubis Service Station in Lusaka on Monday, president of the LPG Association of Zambia, Obed Chiluba, described the uptick in usage as a “positive trajectory” in the country’s clean energy transition.
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Chiluba noted that the increased uptake reflected growing public confidence in LPG, despite persistent myths about its safety.
He urged landlords to stop barring tenants from using gas stoves, stressing that education and adherence to safety standards are key to encouraging safe and responsible LPG use.
He further linked the rising demand for LPG to the country’s ongoing deforestation crisis, warning that continued reliance on firewood is both environmentally damaging and hazardous to public health due to indoor air pollution—particularly in rural areas.
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