Lack of consumer awareness is a key barrier to ICS and fuel adoption in Uganda. Mercy Corps conducted focus groups with women and surveyed them to understand the drivers behind cookstove and fuel purchases to determine the existence of a viable market for cookstoves in the East Acholi region of Uganda.
How much does cooking fuel cost in Uganda?
The GACC (2017) study reviewed the price per household per year for the cooking fuels in Uganda for which cost data was available. They found that charcoal was the most expensive fuel, at USD475 per household per year; LPG was the second most expensive fuel with annual costs of USD338 per household.
What is Uganda’s cooking energy mix?
The cooking energy mix in Uganda is dominated by unprocessed biomass, with charcoal the next most utilised fuel. ¡°Clean¡± alternatives either relate to improved biomass cookstoves or switching to ¡°clean¡± fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), biogas and ethanol.
Should you start a cooking oil production business?
So if you want to start a small business or self-employment business, a cooking oil production business may be the best option to consider. Step 1. Learn more about the business