{
  "id": 18335340,
  "title": "The transition to cleaner energy must also be a transition to safer energy practices - Edudzi Tameklo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/the-transition-to-cleaner-energy-must-also-be-a-transition-to-safer",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T16:39:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/the-transition-to-cleaner-energy-must-also-be-a-transition-to-safer-energy-practices-edudzi-tameklo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in Ghana, emphasized that transitioning to cleaner energy also requires a shift towards safer energy practices. As more households and businesses in the country adopt liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a more environmentally friendly cooking fuel, public awareness about its safe handling must increase in tandem with its usage. Speaking at the NPA Consumer Week 2026 celebration in Kasao, Ghana, on October 5, Tameklo stated that public education should not only involve speaking to people but also listening to their concerns. He explained that consumers have raised issues regarding the accuracy of fuel pumps, the cost of LPG, the quality of petroleum products, and the procedures for lodging complaints. Tameklo acknowledged that some consumers continue to report suspected under-deliveries at filling stations, but assured that the approved ten-litre measuring can, known as the Ntease Kuruwa, is available at these stations to help consumers verify fuel quantities when doubts arise. He emphasized that while public education is crucial, it must be supported by effective inspections, monitoring, enforcement, and accessible complaints procedures. Tameklo stressed that an informed consumer is a valuable partner in regulation, as their knowledge of rights and reports of wrongdoing can help the Authority identify problems and take more effective action.",
  "summary": "When consumers know their rights and report suspected wrongdoing, they help the Authority identify problems and act more effectively",
  "key_points": [
    "Transition to cleaner energy requires shift to safer practices",
    "Public awareness on safe LPG handling crucial",
    "Consumer concerns include fuel pump accuracy and complaints process"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}