More families in the Congo are cooking with charcoal. It is not the same as the occasional grilling. It is being used for routine cooking. In the urban and city areas, charcoal is near unanimous fuel.
In the rural areas like Bulape, charcoal use is not used too much. The cost of charcoal prohibits the widespread use. However, the rural and outlying areas are the main sources of charcoal. Charcoal pits, as shown, are plentiful near wooded areas.
Charcoal is relatively easy to make. More importantly, it is much easier to transport than wood. Especially in Congo, the transport of things, or lack thereof, dictates availability more than any other factor.
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