The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) is calling on the government to abolish taxes on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), arguing that the current tax burden is making the product increasingly unaffordable and slowing efforts to expand its use across the country.

Board Chairman of COMAC, Gabriel Kumi, made the appeal in an interview with Joy Business on the sidelines of the Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GhIPCon) 2026 in Accra.

According to him, taxes account for between 16 and 18 percent of the retail price of LPG, placing an unnecessary financial burden on consumers at a time when global market uncertainties are already exerting upward pressure on prices.

Mr. Kumi warned that escalating geopolitical tensions are likely to trigger another increase in LPG prices in the next petroleum pricing window, making it even more important for government to review the current tax regime.

He described the taxes on LPG as "nuisance taxes" and urged policymakers to remove them to make the clean cooking fuel more affordable for households and businesses.

"Taxes on LPG are nuisance taxes that must be removed to bring the price of LPG down. Currently, about 16 to 18 percent of the price of the product is made up of taxes. Experts project that if these taxes are removed, LPG consumption could increase by between 20 and 25 percent," Mr. Kumi said.

He noted that reducing the cost of LPG would not only increase consumption but also support Ghana's clean energy and environmental objectives by encouraging more households to transition from traditional cooking fuels such as charcoal and firewood.

Mr. Kumi further stressed that expanding LPG usage would improve energy access, enhance public health and contribute to the country's broader climate and sustainability goals.

His comments come as industry players continue to advocate policy measures that will strengthen Ghana's downstream petroleum sector while shielding consumers from rising global energy costs.