YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — The Cameroonian government has set a target of supplying 200 metric tons of domestic cooking gas daily to Yaoundé as authorities intensify efforts to address recent shortages.
Water and Energy Minister Gaston Eloundou Essomba announced the target on September 30 during a visit to the Nsam depot of the Cameroon Petroleum Depots Company (SCDP).
According to information reported by Business in Cameroon, the depot is currently making between 180 and 200 tons available each day, while a target of 220 tons per day has been set for Douala.
The shortages have affected consumers in several parts of Yaoundé, with reports of long queues and empty gas outlets. Some households have resorted to charcoal and firewood when gas is unavailable.
The SCDP has said the situation represents a localized supply tension rather than a nationwide shortage, citing increased consumption, distribution difficulties and other supply-chain factors.
Authorities are now seeking to maintain higher deliveries long enough to replenish distribution points and reduce pressure on consumers.