Online Reporter
Judith Phiri,Zimpapers Business Hub
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has announced a drop in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices in both US dollars and local currency.
In the August update, Zera pegged the new price at US$1.51 per kilogramme, down from US$1.57, while the local currency price moves to ZWG40.56 per kg from ZWG42.31.
“These are the LPG prices for August 2025 calculated in line with the Petroleum (Liquid Petroleum Gas Pricing) Regulations of 2021,” Zera said, adding that operators must clearly display the rates at retail outlets.
The authority said retailers may charge below the set price if they have trading advantages.
According to Zera’s 2024 Annual Performance Report, LPG consumption hit 77 million kg last year, supported by 622 licensed retail sites, which recorded a compliance rate of 93.7 percent. The watchdog said compliance has improved due to its ban on smuggled cylinders, though illegal vending remains a challenge.
Zera also raised alarm over the rising number of accidents linked to mishandling gas and ignoring safety procedures, urging continued training for operators and public education on safe LPG use.
