Burkina Faso: The BMCRF is cracking down on the fraudulent use of subsidized butane gas

As the cooler season approaches, a period marked by an increase in household consumption, butane gas may become scarce on the market, or even difficult to access.

To prevent potential shortages and avoid tensions surrounding this subsidized product, the authorities are taking proactive measures. In particular, they intend to ensure that butane gas effectively benefits eligible households, in accordance with the conditions set by the subsidy scheme.

It is with this in mind that a team from the Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Repression (BMCRF) carried out an inspection operation in several catering establishments.

Following this raid, several of them were caught for fraudulent use of subsidized butane gas cylinders, which were intended for domestic use.

The BMCRF coordinator reminds us that this regulation applies to butane gas cylinders with a capacity between 1 and 12,5 kg.

To ensure compliance with the measure, the BMCRF intends to strengthen monitoring. It warns that controls will be intensified at all levels and will extend to carriers as well as unauthorized resellers.

Cheick Omar Ouedraogo