In the wake of two tragic deaths caused by exploding liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tanks in Trinidad and Tobago, public scrutiny has intensified over the safety standards and regulatory oversight of these essential household items. Ria George lost her life on September 27 after a tank explosion at her home in Penal, followed by Bevaughn Joseph, who died on October 17 under similar circumstances. These incidents have raised alarming questions about the safety of LPG tanks supplied by NP, the state fuel-distribution agency. Despite NP’s assurances of rigorous batch sampling and quality assurance tests, the recurring fatalities suggest systemic failures in both product safety and regulatory enforcement.