Domestic LPG production stands at about 45 per cent of annual consumption, while 55 per cent is imported.
NMDPRA says it has shut down 65 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plants in Lagos from January to October for various infractions.
There was a nationwide increase in the prices of the essential household fuels.
“I think they should stop this dangerous trend when places are burning.”
The death toll has now risen to five from the initial three reported by Peoples Gazette.
No fewer than 13 persons sustained various degrees of injuries on Thursday night following a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker explosion at Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way.
He noted that the move was to reduce gas explosion and fire in Lagos.
