PRICES OF COOKING GAS CYLINDERS IN UGANDA

COOKING GAS

Cooking gas as we commonly call it is Liquefied  Petroleum Gas.   Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a flammable mixture of propane and butane gases. It is called liquefied because it can easily be transformed into a liquid.  Liquefied petroleum gas is prepared by refining petroleum or natural gas as it emerges from the ground.

WHAT IS LIQUEFACTION?

Liquefaction is the method of transforming  LGP vapour to LGP liquid and it is dependant on the temperature and pressure of the vapour .thje higher the temperature of the vapour the higher the pressure needed to convert it to a liquid.s

Liquefied petroleum burns relatively cleanly with no soot compared to kerosene and other cooking liquids.  It does not pose ground or water pollution but it can pollute the air. Its boiling point is below normal temperature and heat and it tends to evaporate at room temperature that is why domestic liquefied petroleum is supplied in pressurised steel vessels.

TRANSFORMING LIQUEFIED GAS INTO A LIQUID

Liquefied petroleum gas 270times its volume as a liquid that is why it is stored as a liquid under pressure in a gas cylinder.  When you release some pressure from your gas cylinders the liquid will turn back to gas vapour.

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN COOKING WITH LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

Keep the doors and windows open for proper ventilation

Do not place plastic things near the flame

Always attend to your cooking

Wear clothes that do not catch flames easily when cooking

Turn the gas off immediately it is not in use.  Do not keep it open when it is not in use.

Check for leaks by applying a soap solution to the joints of the gas cylinder, do not use an open flame to check your gas cylinder for leaks

HOW TO STORE AND MAINTAIN YOUR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS AT HOME FOR COOKING

Do not tamper with your gas cylinder

Ensure that all parts of your cooking gas cylinder are in good shape

Store your cooking gas cylinder in an upright position 

Keep your cooking gas cylinder away  from other flammable materials

Keep the safety cap on when your cooking gas cylinder is not going to be in use for a while.

Tips to consider before buying cooing gas in Uganda

Make  sure to buy your cooking  gas cylinder  from an authorised dealer or  supplier

Check if the company seal and the safety cap are attached and in position before buying your cooking gas cylinder

Check the due date on the cylinder; do not buy the cooking gas cylinder if the due date is over.

Ensure that your gas cylinder is up to date, always check the market for the better versions and remember to change your old gas cylinder to a newer version from your authorised service providers

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY  LEAKAGEWHILE USING COOKING GAS AT HOME

Do not panic and calm your mind

Open all doors and windows for ventilation

Extinguish all flames  using a fire extinguisher

Do not switch on electric  appliances in the kitchen if you think there has been a gas leak

Place the safety cap  on the cylinder

LPG gas is heavier than air so it will settle on the ground, aim for the ground and ensure that it gets proper ventilation to clear the gas

DO NOT USE AN ELECTRIC FAN TO IMPROVE VENTILATION  ADS YOU TRY TO CLEAR THE GAS

The use of cooking gas in Uganda Ugandans today have not yet taken up the idea of using liquefied petroleum gas for cooking in their homes, with most of them using charcoal for cooking. This is a threat to the green trees and vegetation. cooking with LPG is being encouraged through reduced taxes to encourage more Ugandans to adapt to cooking with gas.

PRICES OF COOKING GAS AND THEIR SUPPLIERS IN UGANDA

Cooking gas suppliers in Uganda

Cooking gas brands are linked to the different petrol stations that supply them. These particular petrol stations sell their brands, Total, Shell, Oryx, Hass, Hashi, Oil Lybia,  Kobil

WHAT MAKES  A GAS CYLINDER

 When buying a gas cylinder for the first time you will need to buy its accessories too.

A 6kg cylinder will need a burner and grill accessories when you buy it for the first time.  12, 12.5, 13  and 15 kg cylinders will need a hosepipe and a regulator in addition when buying it for the first time.  Refills will require you to take your old gas cylinder and exchange it with a filled one

WHERE TO BUY A GAS CYLINDER

You can buy a gas cylinder from petrol stations that sell their brands, Total, Shell, Oryx, Hass, Hashi, Oil Lybia,  Kobil. this is the most trusted source to buy from your cooking gas

You can also access these cooking gas cylinders from shops, online markets like JUMIA Uganda, supermarkets. These will be sell in brands from petrol stations.

SHELL GAS PRICES

Shell Gas Pack	Refill Price (in UGX)	New Purchases (Cylinder + Accessories in UGX)
6KG (Ka – Portable)	49,000	180,000
6KG (Other without Burner)	49,000	193,000
12KG (Metal Cylinder)	96,000	280,000
12KG (Gas Lite – Composite Cylinder)	96,000	324,500
45KG (Bulk Cylinder)	267,000	562,000
Price (in UGX)		Accessories
20,000		Hose Pipe
30,000		Regulator
18,500		Ka – Portable Grill
18,500		Ka – Portable Burner

TOTAL GAS PRICES IN UGANDA

CYLINDER	REFILL	FIRST CHARGE
3kg	Ugx 26,000/=	Ugx 156,000/=
6kg	Ugx 49,000/=	Ugx 192,000/=
12.5kg	Ugx 100,000/=	Ugx 310,000/=
38kg	Ugx 225,000/=	Ugx 615,000/=

OIL LIBYA GAS PRICES ON GLOVO

OLA GAS PRICE LIST

Gas pack	Price
13 kg full good.	UGX190000.
13 kg refill	UGX100000.
6 kg full good	UGX120000.
6kg refill.	UGX49000.
Burner.	UGX15000.
Grill.	UGX15000.
Regulator.	UGX35000.
Hosepipe	UGX13000.

 HOW TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE GETTING THE RIGHT QUANTITY OF THE COOKING GAS YOU ARE BUYING

Fuel stations are the preferred places to buy gas cylinders because they have weigh sections where you can check the weight of your gas.  Get in a habit of buying your gas from the authorised dealers and official outlet stations.