STATISTICAL ANALYSIS ON CONSUMPTION OF KEROSINE

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ABSTRACT

Kerosene has been an important household fuel since the mid-19th century. In developed countries its use has greatly declined because of electrification. However, in developing countries, kerosene use for cooking and lighting remains widespread. This research work is focused statistical analysis on the consumption of kerosene (a case study of Nasarawa Local Government Area). The research work is divided into five chapters with chapter covering introduction, historical background, statement of problems, aims and objective, significance of the study, scope of the studies, research hypothesis. Chapter two deals with review of related literatures, chapter three covers the research methodology, chapter four deals with data presentation and analysis while the final chapter gives the summary, conclusion and recommendation of the for the work.

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Household Energy consumption accounts for about 80% of total energy consumption in developing countries while cooking energy account for about 95% of this. Energy for cooking could be in form of fuel wood, charcoal, sawdust, kerosene, gas and electricity. Cooking energy has environmental implication as well as affects income of women who primarily cook for family as efficient cooking energy gives time for other income generating activities
Different Studies and researcher have look at disparity between household energy consumption but this study carries out a statistical analysis on the consumption of kerosene in Nasarawa Local Government Area to see the level of consumption, the effects of scarcity of the commodity and alternative source of household energy for cooking, warming and others between the period of 2001to 2013.
1.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The strives for survival coupled with geometric population growth worsened by extreme poverty in most of the developing countries as well as the quest for more comfort are the major causes of natural resources depletion the world over. One of the environmental resources over-exploited in Nigeria without adequate replacement is forest resources, especially wood products which becomes the only available source of household energy as a result scarcity and unavailability of other clean energy such as electricity and even kerosene. (Audu, 2013a).
Kerosene provides energy for rural household, employment and income for rural dwellers, and is a part of the energy requirement for cooking in urban areas throughout Nigeria (Moss and Morgan, 1981).
Kerosene is the second major source of domestic energy in Nigeria, but its use is often not smooth due to scarcity and high purchasing cost (Audu, 2013a). It has been established that kerosene is mostly used in urban areas of Nigeria (Akwa et al., 2008; NBS, 2009).
Audu (2013a) has described Nigeria as a rich country in disguise leading to high poverty rate especially in rural areas as well as unemployment. Many Nigerians live below poverty level and as such cannot afford the cost of kerosene, which is now an essential commodity and more expensive than premium motor spirit (petrol).