The LPG Marketing Companies Association of Ghana has rejected allegations that it opposes the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM). This response comes after Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), claimed the association was against the CRM.
In a statement released on July 21, the Association clarified, “The assertion that we oppose the CRM is categorically false. We have had extensive discussions with the NPA and have mutually agreed that both the refilling and CRM systems should operate concurrently.”
The Association explained that its advertisements are intended to promote the use of LPG for environmental protection and support for local businesses, not to oppose the CRM. It criticized the NPA’s refusal to allow the installation of cages at LPG stations to facilitate CRM cylinder distribution, calling it ironic and misleading for the NPA CEO to accuse them of resisting change.
“We find it very ironic and disingenuous that the CEO will turn around and accuse us of being backwards-looking and resistant to change. We take very serious exception to that derogatory statement,” the Association stated.
The Association called on the NPA CEO to refrain from comments that undermine their efforts and incite public dissent. It emphasized that the NPA should remain neutral and focus on its regulatory role, criticizing the use of funds from its members to support foreign and semi-foreign entities while neglecting local businesses.
“It is unjust and unpatriotic to use taxpayer funds to support and advertise for private bottling companies that can promote themselves financially,” the statement said.
The Association reaffirmed its position that both the refill and CRM systems should coexist harmoniously.
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