PUMA ENERGY LAUCHES PUMAGAS BRINGING CONVENIENCE FOR CONSUMERS & DISTRIBUTORS WITHIN DAR ES SALAAM

Dar es Salaam October 19th, 2022 - Puma Energy Tanzania Limited the leading energy company in Tanzania has launched its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) offering in Dar es Salaam. The company unveiled its innovative “PumaGas App” at a workshop and training for its dealers in Dar es Salaam, showcasing how the platform offers convenience to both consumers and distributors, while also catering to a wider audience by offering availability and safety.

During the workshop and training, many of the dealers conveyed that it is very encouraging to see Puma Energy's efforts to support the objective of clean cooking in Tanzania starting with Dar es salaam, and later into expanding to more regions across the country.

 

The government has observed a substantial rise in the consumption of LPG in the last ten years, the sector has witnessed importation growth of an average of more than 20% year on year from 2017 to 2021. It is obvious LPG consumption in Tanzania has also been steadily growing over the years. Furthermore, with continued economic development in Tanzania and increased awareness of LPG as the best alternative to firewood and charcoal, it is expected to continue to grow to significantly higher levels in both urban and rural areas. With PumaGas now in the market, it will support the Tanzanian government's ambition to scale up the use of LPG across the nation.

Commenting at the workshop, Lameck Hiliyai, Acting Managing Director Puma Energy Tanzania said, “Tanzania represents an important market for Puma Energy and we are committed to contributing to the country’s growth ambitions. As part of this commitment we plan to continue investing in our network of retail stations and expanding our services to customers. Today’s training and workshop on PumaGas reflects this commitment as we aspire to improve access to clean cooking solutions across the country. The PumaGas App is a game changer for anyone who wants to make their lives easier. Our app has been built to create convenience for cooking gas consumers. 

Our customers can order PumaGas straight from their phones through the USSD code or by downloading the PumaGas App making access to cooking gas easier than ever before. This innovative idea was as a result of our ambition to create a solution that will enable LPG consumers to get their cooking gas at their convenience, on time as well as free home delivery, with just a push of a button. We have made sure we have vast dealers across the Dar region to serve homes in different parts of Dar es salaam, and later in the year our network of dealers will grow into more regions to serve customers across Tanzania.”

The PumaGas cylinders are available in sizes of 6kg, 15kg and 38kg and will be made available at all 28 of our retail outlets in Dar es salaam, as well as super LPG dealers who will deliver to our customers in Sinza, Ubungo, Manzese, Tandale, Makumbusho, M/nyamala, Kinondoni, Msasani, Mikocheni, Kawe, and Mbezi Beach. Simply put, the whole of Dar-es-salaam is covered.

Our customers can place the orders by downloading the PumaGas App from the Google Play store or the App store while enjoying free delivery to their locations.”

ABOUT PUMA ENERGY TANZANIA

Puma Energy Tanzania is a registered oil company within the United Republic of Tanzania. The company is owned jointly by the Government of the United Republic (via Treasury Registrar, the Ministry of Finance) as well as Puma Investments Limited, each with a share ownership of 50 percent. The Puma Company is a midstream international oil marketing company that is engaged in large storage and distribution of petroleum products.

The company is a market leader in Tanzania by Market share boasting a storage capacity of 94 million Liters, and operates 71 petrol stations across the country and servicing 8 airports.

For more Information;

Godluck Shirima,
Legal and Corporate Affairs Manager,
Puma Energy Tanzania Limited,
Email: Godluck.Shirima@pumaenergy.com
Mob: +255684507956

Telephone Number: +255 (22) 2111269-272