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

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.