THERE has been a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Tema and its surrounding communities, leading to long queues at various gas vending station in the metropolis.
The situation which has culminated in long queues at various lorry stations in the metropolis is also leaving tonnes of difficulties on commercial activities and commuters.
When the Daily Graphic visited some vending stations scattered across the metropolis, ‘NO GAS’ signposts had conspicuously been displayed various sales points.
The situation has seen commercial drivers charging exorbitant transport fares on frustrated commuters who are time bound to get too their destinations.
The few vending facilities that have the commodity are however cashing in on sales following long queues of commercial drivers who have travelled from adjourning communities such as Ashaiman, Tema, Afienya in the Dangme West District, Akosombo in the Eastern Region and Juapong in the Volta Region.
At the MacBaron LPG Vending Station off the Tema Aflao road, there were long winding queues of commercial drivers and home users who throng the venue to purchase the commodity.
Some consumers who spoke to the Daily Graphic express frustration at the part of managers of the facilities who have taken advantage of the situation by adjusting the pumps at the expense of the consumer.
Mr Kwame Owusu, a taxi driver told this reporter, he joined the queue at 2am awaiting the arrival of managers of the facility to enable him purchase for the day’s business.
Daily Graphic sources at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) revealed the shortage has nothing to do with the fire outbreak, as management has made all necessary arrangements to ensure a free flow of the commodity onto the market.
The source hinted that, perhaps the cash and carry system introduced by the refinery management as parts of measures rolled out late last year to recoup monies owed it by the refinery might have accounted for the shortage in the system.
Attempts to reach refinery officials for their comments were futile as several calls placed to the Acting Managing Director; Dr Kwame Ampofo’s telephone went answered.
The Public Relations Manager, Ms Aba Lokko could also not reached as her phone indicated switched off or out of coverage area.
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