Maldive Gas hikes prices for 45kg and 22kg cylinders

State-owned Maldive Gas has increased prices for 45kg and 22kg gas cylinders effective June 17, 2026. The 45kg refill rose by MVR 175.50 to MVR 1,345.50, and the 22kg refill increased by MVR 60 to MVR 500. New 22kg cylinders now require a MVR 1,500 registration fee, and new 2kg cylinders a MVR 400 fee. The 10kg cylinder price remains unchanged at MVR 200, but issuance of new 10kg and 45kg cylinders has been suspended. The government has not disclosed the reason for the hike. In March 2026, Maldive Gas had imposed limits due to global shortages from the Middle East conflict, later lifted. The government had previously assured no shortages of essential items.

State-owned Maldive Gas has increased prices for 45kg and 22kg gas cylinders effective June 17, 2026. The 45kg refill rose by MVR 175.50 to MVR 1,345.50, and the 22kg refill increased by MVR 60 to MVR 500. New 22kg cylinders now require a MVR 1,500 registration fee, and new 2kg cylinders a MVR 400 fee. The 10kg cylinder price remains unchanged at MVR 200, but issuance of new 10kg and 45kg cylinders has been suspended. The government has not disclosed the reason for the hike. In March 2026, Maldive Gas had imposed limits due to global shortages from the Middle East conflict, later lifted. The government had previously assured no shortages of essential items.

State-owned Maldive Gas has increased prices for 45kg and 22kg gas cylinders effective June 17, 2026. The 45kg refill rose by MVR 175.50 to MVR 1,345.50, and the 22kg refill increased by MVR 60 to MVR 500. New 22kg cylinders now require a MVR 1,500 registration fee, and new 2kg cylinders a MVR 400 fee. The 10kg cylinder price remains unchanged at MVR 200, but issuance of new 10kg and 45kg cylinders has been suspended. The government has not disclosed the reason for the hike. In March 2026, Maldive Gas had imposed limits due to global shortages from the Middle East conflict, later lifted. The government had previously assured no shortages of essential items.

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