Maldive Gas limits cooking gas sales; supply halved from standard rates
Due to supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Maldive Gas has implemented rationing measures for cooking gas. The company has decided to sell 10kg cylinders filled with only 5kg of gas at a rate of MVR 100. Further details regarding the current stock challenges have not yet been disclosed by the company.
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Maldive Gas, the state-owned enterprise responsible for importing and distributing cooking gas in the Maldives, has imposed limits on the quantity of gas available for purchase.
While Maldive Gas has implemented limits on the sale of cooking gas, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted the supply of oil and gas to numerous countries. This situation is significantly impacting many nations across Asia in particular.
Despite government assurances that the ongoing war would not lead to shortages of essential food items, fuel, or gas in the Maldives, Maldive Gas has informed RaajjeMV that it has implemented limits on the sale of cooking gas due to a current supply shortage.
When contacted by RaajjeMV, the company stated that they are currently selling cooking gas by filling 10kg cylinders with only 5kg of gas.
Maldive Gas has announced that it is now offering a 5kg gas cylinder for 100 MVR. This new option provides half the capacity of the standard 10kg cylinder previously available to the public.
When requested for further details on the matter, the company declined to provide additional information, and an official comment from them could not be obtained.
Last February, Maldive Gas also implemented rationing measures following a shortage of lightweight gas cylinders. During that period, the company maintained its supply by purchasing gas at higher rates from Villa, a private enterprise.
