In Bangladesh, Petromax LPG is making waves with its new project, Direct Delivery, bringing cleaner energy to homes across the country in a simple, affordable way. In many parts of the country, people still use dirty fuels for cooking and heating. While LPG is a much cleaner option, it's often difficult to procure and too expensive for many families. That's where Direct Delivery comes in.
The pilot began in Bogura, a rural district in the north of Bangladesh where there is no natural gas connection, and old polluting fuels are widely used. Some people had access to LPG, but prices were too high for most, as dealers didn’t sell LPG at the government-approved price that is declared by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission each month.
Direct Delivery, on the other hand, cuts out dealers and retailers, bringing LPG directly to people's homes. Skipping the traditional middle steps means we can sell at the affordable price set by the government, so more families can afford to switch to LPG at the government-approved price.
Direct Delivery isn't just about dropping off gas cylinders; it’s about teaching families how to use LPG safely. Every time a gas cylinder is delivered, the trained delivery person installs the cylinder and performs a safety check, as well as informing the family about the Petromax LPG ‘5 Golden Rules of Home Safety’:
This is the first time in Bangladesh that an LPG operator is directly selling and providing services to end-users. The people of Bogura have appreciated the value-added service in home delivery, cylinder installation, safety checks, and government pricing.
For Petromax LPG, Direct Delivery isn't just a project—it's a promise to make life better for people in Bangladesh. By working together with communities, we are showing how simple changes can lead to immense benefits for everyone.
"We are transforming homes with affordable LPG access to improve people’s lives."
Pavel Hasan, Delivery Man, Petromax, Bangladesh
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