Rising populations, urbanization and industrial development in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have increased demand for dependable, sustainable energy sources. This has unfortunately increased over-reliance on traditional and harmful fuels like petrol and diesel, contributing to air pollution, health issues and environmental damage.
Gasfil provides solutions that address the unique needs of emerging economies with a focus on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a clean and accessible transportation fuel. With a deep understanding of the region’s infrastructure challenges and consumer needs, Gasfil is working to transform the energy environment by offering an alternative to fossil fuels.
Using petrol and diesel in transportation has long been a significant source of air pollution, leading to smog, greenhouse gas emissions, and urban health problems. However, LPG has emerged as a cleaner, more sustainable alternative for vehicles, providing immediate benefits such as decreased emissions and operational costs. LPG emits fewer pollutants than conventional fuels as it burns cleaner.
Gasfil views LPG as a critical solution to East Africa’s energy difficulties, especially in the transportation sector. The company’s emphasis on LPG as a readily available and cost-effective fuel source has put it at the forefront of the region’s energy transformation. Its services are tailored to the unique needs of the East African market, where pricing and accessibility are critical factors.
“Many East African countries still lack adequate energy infrastructure and have considerable gaps in the supply chain for greener fuels, and that is where Gasfil comes in. We aim to change this through building a robust distribution network that reaches both urban and rural areas and brings LPG to communities that traditional fuel suppliers have previously underserved,” said the firm’s chief executive officer James Macharia.
Other than LPG filling stations, Mr Macharia says, the company is investing in developing retail shops, delivery systems and collaborations with local businesses across East Africa to increase LPG availability. This localised infrastructure is expected to help overcome the difficulties faced in energy access due to weak supply chains and limited fuel availability, thus ensuring that LPG is available and affordable to customers in both large cities and small communities. In addition, the firm’s efforts to construct a sustainable LPG infrastructure are consistent with international climate obligations.
The company’s concentration on LPG as a transportation fuel provides a practical, scalable solution to the region’s environmental and economic concerns. As other companies consider investing in Africa’s energy revolution, Gasfil’s approach offers vital insights into satisfying emerging markets’ unique needs and paving the way for a cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous East Africa.