Controlled Distribution of Kerosene to Households and Small Enterprises

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources has issued Regulation No. 10 of 2008 to set out the mechanism for coordinating the controlled distribution of kerosene to households and small enterprises that still require kerosene.

The control is critical here as the government’s primary program is to force kerosene users to natural gas which is considered to be a cheaper and cleaner fuel over the long term. However, the government also realizes that not all households or small enterprises are able to make that conversion. In light of this the controlled distribution envisaged in this Regulation requires that households and small enterprises be in possession of a “control card”. This card will allow them to receive distribution of kerosene.

The Regulation includes an Attachment which sets out the conditions and the approved points that are to be used in the controlled distribution program. The controlled distribution program is separate from the government’s natural gas and 3kg cylinder distribution initiative however the Regulatory Authority in charge of the controlled distribution program must provide consideration with regard to the natural gas initiative.

The controlled kerosene Regulatory Authority must report to the Minister.

This Regulation has been in force since 31 March 2008.