Online Reporter
Judith Phiri,Zimpapers Business Hub
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has made a downward review of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices in both foreign and local currencies.
In a statement, the authority said in foreign currency the new price was US$1.51 per kilogramme (kg) from US$1.57, while in local currency it was ZWG40.56 per kg from ZWG42.31.
“Stakeholders are advised that these are the LPG prices for August 2025 calculated according to the Petroleum (Liquid Petroleum Gas Pricing) Regulations 90 of 2021.
“Operators are advised to display the prices at their retail outlets at a prominent place in clearly legible letters. Please note that it is permissible to sell LPG at prices below the prescribed prices depending on one’s trading advantages,” said Zera.
Zimbabwe’s LPG retailing has increased due to the increased consumption levels. In 2024, 77 million kgs of LPG were imported and consumed according to Zera 2024 Annual Performance report.
A total of 622 licensed retail sites were inspected for compliance, with a compliance rate standing at 93.7 percent. Notwithstanding the prevalence of illegal LPG vending sites, compliance to standards at retail sites continues to improve due to Zera’s ban of the use of smuggled cylinders by retailers, the authority has said.
Zera said the quality of LPG has remained at permissible levels as all samples tested were found to be within specifications.
Meanwhile, the authority said the increase of accidents due to mishandling of LPG and not observing safety procedures was notable and of great concern last year. Zera continues to train LPG operators and educate consumers on safe handling and use of LPG.
