According to TimesLIVE, South Africa is addressing challenges posed by illicit trade, including smuggling and tax evasion, while also dealing with the economic conditions that allow shadow markets to thrive. The country's fiscal constraints further complicate these issues, impacting affordability and the effectiveness of enforcement measures.

Kenya is undergoing a significant change in household energy consumption, with a marked decline in kerosene use and a rise in Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) adoption. This shift is driven by health concerns and environmental considerations, according to a report by John Mutus in the Business Daily. The transformation is noteworthy for business professionals, policymakers, and consumers alike.

The prices of liquefied petroleum gas, or cooking gas, have decreased in various regions of Nigeria following a period of increase attributed to supply constraints. Retail outlets in Abuja reported a drop in prices, with costs falling between N1450 and N1500 per kilogram, down from N1700 at AA Shafa and Ranoil in Dutse.

Nabisunsa Girls’ School in Uganda has recently transitioned from using firewood to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking, part of a broader trend among Ugandan schools adopting cleaner cooking technologies. This shift aims to reduce deforestation, improve air quality, and enhance kitchen safety, coinciding with Vivo Energy's expansion of its LPG programme.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and IHS Nigeria have distributed 10,000 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders to households in Abuja. This initiative aims to improve air quality and reduce the incidence of respiratory diseases among residents.

Experts have criticized the Federal Government's Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) policy, initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in late 2023, for failing to effectively reduce the high cost of transport fares in Nigeria. The policy was part of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) aimed at rolling out subsidies, but experts argue it does not adequately address the underlying issues affecting transportation costs.