EPRA has issued a nationwide directive requiring all LPG wholesalers and retailers to comply with strict safety, licensing, storage, transport and record-keeping rules under new regulations.
The regulator warned of enforcement action, including fines, suspension or license revocation, and urged the public to report violations.
In a statement released on Monday, the Authority said it “hereby notifies all Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) retailers and wholesalers operating across the country and herein referred to as LPG Traders, of the stringent safety obligations under the Petroleum Act (Cap. 308), Laws of Kenya as read with the Petroleum (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Regulations, 2025.”
The regulator emphasised that compliance is mandatory and outlined detailed operational, storage, transport and record-keeping standards aimed at enhancing safety in the LPG market.
The Authority stated that “LPG Traders must possess a valid license from EPRA for the retail/wholesale of LPG in cylinders.”
The authority further directed that traders must only offer for sale LPG cylinders for which they have obtained written consent from the legally registered brand owner and where such consent has been notified to the regulator.
Additional requirements include possession of a valid fire certificate, a calibrated weighing scale and issuing a receipt bearing the particulars of the cylinder sold to each consumer.
The notice also requires strict adherence to national standards.
The Authority said LPG traders “must ensure strict adherence to safe practices as outlined in the Kenya Standards: KS EAS 924-1: 2018- Handling, storage, and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in domestic, commercial, and industrial installations Code of practice:- Part 1: Storage and filling sites for refillable LPG containers of capacity not exceeding 150 litres.”
The regulator added that cylinders shall be stored in a well-ventilated, secure, and designated area, protected from ignition sources and flammable materials.”
It further directed that full and empty cylinders must be clearly segregated.
On transportation, the Authority stated that LPG cylinders shall be transported while upright.
The authority warned traders to take special care to prevent damage to the cylinders, such as wear, defacement or loss of critical cylinder markings.
It also set limits on transport quantities, noting that “only 6 LPG cylinders of 6kg capacity or 4 of 13kg capacity shall be permitted on each two-wheeler during transportation.”
The Authority specified stacking limits, saying “stacking shall not exceed 4 cylinders for 6kg capacity LPG cylinders and 2 for 13kg capacity.”
Cylinders must be stacked securely to prevent accidental drops and shall be properly fitted with valve seals to prevent ingress of water or dust.
The authority also requires traders to provide safety information at points of sale.
It stated that “LPG Traders must provide clear safety information at the point of sale to act as a warning to members of the public.”
The signage, it added, shall include at least 2 sets of symbolic signs indicating that smoking or any ignition material is prohibited.
Traders must also maintain detailed transaction records. The Authority said LPG traders must maintain records for each cylinder purchased and sold, and these records must capture: the cylinder brand, serial numbers (both cylinder and seal), net weight, unit and total price, indicating the cylinder deposit where applicable.”
The regulator warned that non-compliance would attract penalties.
The Authority directed traders to promptly comply with these requirements; failure of which shall attract immediate enforcement action, including prosecution, fines, suspension, or revocation of the operating licenses.
The Authority urged members of the public to report violations, encouraging them to play an active role in promoting safety.
The public is advised to report suspected illegal practices such as illegal refilling, selling unsafe cylinders, improper storage, improper stacking, or operating without a valid license.
It further encouraged reporting of any retail/ wholesale/ storage of LPG cylinders within residential areas, housing estates, or other non-designated premises, as such activities pose significant safety risks to occupants and neighbouring properties.”
Reports can be made via email at “[email protected]” or by phone on “+254 709 336 000,” with the Authority assuring that “information provided will be handled with due regard to confidentiality.”
The authority concluded by stating that it is committed to ensuring a safe, reliable, and compliant LPG market for all Kenyans.
