We all depend on LPG cooking gas for our daily life, from cooking to heating. But today, LPG prices are going up everywhere. In Nigeria, the cost is very high, while in many African countries, people struggle with reliable access to gas.
So the big question is: How can we manage our LPG use at home and save money?
The answer is simple - use LPG more wisely and reduce waste. When we consume less, and sometimes switch to electricity for small tasks, we cut down on gas bills and make our LPG last longer.
Tips to Save LPG at Home
1. Lower your gas heater or cooker flame instead of always putting it on high. Even turning it down by a little can save a lot of gas over time.
2. Heating water takes a lot of LPG (almost 25–30% of household gas use). Try to use less hot water for baths or for boiling foodstuffs. This reduces your LPG consumption and helps you save more money on gas.
3. When cooking, try to use the right size burner and cookware. Always match your pot size to the flame. If the flame goes beyond the pot, you are wasting gas. Cover your pots while cooking so the food cooks faster and consumes less LPG.
4. Where electricity is available, use it as a backup. For example, you can boil water with an electric kettle instead of using LPG, or reheat food with a microwave instead of lighting the gas burner every time. This reduces your gas consumption daily.
5. Make sure your gas stove burners are clean and your LPG cylinder is properly fitted. A clogged burner or leaky regulator wastes gas and costs you more money - and keeps your family safe.
6. Instead of cooking multiple times a day, plan meals to cook in bulk. For example, cooking rice and stew at the same time saves LPG compared to cooking them separately at different times. Also, if you are using small gas cylinder - avoid cooking beans multiple times in a week. Meal planning is one of the easiest ways to cut LPG usage.
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LPG Conservation