Determinants of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas among household in Muheza District, Tanga

Abstract

The transition to clean energy is critical for environmental
sustainability and public health, particularly in rural areas where
biomass remains the dominant source of household energy. This
study investigates the determinants influencing household
decisions toward the adoption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
in Muheza District, Tanga Region. Employing a cross-sectional
research design, data were collected from 100 households using
structured questionnaires and analyzed using a ordered logistic
regression model. The findings reveal that receiving an LPG
subsidy significantly increases the likelihood of both medium
(0.4245, p<0.05) and high (0.5723, p<0.05) energy consumption,
indicating the effectiveness of subsidies in promoting clean fuel
use. Household income, gender, age, education level, household
size, and access to infrastructure also influence adoption
patterns. Specifically, female-headed households and those with
secondary education are more likely to adopt LPG, while larger
households are more inclined toward high consumption if
resources allow. These results highlight the importance of not
only financial incentives but also complementary factors such as
education, infrastructure, and gender-responsive policies to
achieve broader and sustained adoption of clean energy in rural
Tanzania.