Puma Energy Ghana taps distributor alliance to strengthen LPG access
The company has partnered with five local LPG distributors to support Ghana’s goal of reaching 50% LPG penetration by 2030, while expanding its cylinder network and decentralized distribution model.
Puma Energy Ghana has signed agreements with five local liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributors as part of a broader effort to support Ghana’s target of achieving 50% LPG penetration by 2030 through the government’s Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM).
The partnerships, formalized in Accra, bring together Puma Energy, Earth Energy, Sandhill Oil and Gas, Riet Company Ltd, Hamcom and StepGas. The initiative is designed to strengthen the country's LPG value chain by shifting distribution from traditional fuel station sales toward a more decentralized network that delivers cooking gas closer to residential communities.
The collaboration centers on Puma Energy's “3y3 Good Exchange” program, which allows consumers to exchange old LPG cylinders for new, approved cylinders at no cost. The company said the model aims to improve access to safe and affordable cooking fuel while supporting more reliable distribution channels.
As part of the program, Puma Energy plans to expand its cylinder fleet significantly. Between July and September 2026, the company expects to introduce more than 40,000 new cylinders that comply with National Petroleum Authority standards, nearly tripling its initial fleet of 24,000 units.
The rollout is part of an investment program aimed at increasing the fleet to 300,000 cylinders within the next two years. According to the company, that scale would allow the network to serve approximately 30,000 local communities across Ghana.
Puma Energy said the nationwide expansion will rely on the local expertise and distribution capabilities of its five Ghanaian-owned partners, supporting wider adoption of LPG as the country works to improve access to cleaner cooking energy solutions.
