The LPG Marketing Companies Association of Ghana has issued a stern warning to Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), urging him to refrain from making derogatory remarks that undermine and incite public sentiment against the Association.In a statement released on Sunday, July 21, the Association addressed recent claims made by Dr.

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Abdul-Hamid, which suggested that the LPG Marketing Companies were opposed to the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM). "We strongly urge the CEO of NPA, Hon Dr. Mustafa Abdul Hamid, to desist from making inflammatory and derogatory remarks that undermine and incite the public against our association. It is imperative for the NPA to maintain neutrality and fulfill its role strictly as a regulator," a part of the statement read.

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The Association categorically denied these claims, stating, “The assertion that we oppose the CRM is categorically false. We have actively engaged in discussions with the NPA and have reached a mutual agreement that both the refilling and CRM systems should operate concurrently.

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”The Association further emphasized that their advertisements are intended to promote the use of LPG as an environmentally friendly alternative and to support local businesses, rather than to oppose the CRM. They expressed frustration over the NPA's refusal to allow the installation of cages at LPG stations nationwide, a proposal they had made to facilitate the distribution of CRM cylinders.

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“It is both ironic and disingenuous that the NPA CEO would accuse us of resisting change,” the statement read. “We take serious exception to such derogatory comments.”The LPG Marketing Companies Association also criticized the NPA's approach and stressed the importance of the NPA maintaining neutrality and fulfilling its regulatory role without bias.

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The Association concluded by reiterating their agreement with the NPA that both refill and CRM systems must coexist peacefully, emphasizing their commitment to collaborative efforts in advancing LPG usage in Ghana.

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