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Maldive Gas increases gas prices for businesses

Maldive Gas has increased gas prices for businesses, including resorts, cafés, and restaurants, while household gas prices remain unchanged. A 45 kg gas canister saw a 25% price increase, now at MVR 1,314. A 22 kg canister saw a 15% increase, now at MVR 500. The highest increase is for resorts at 25%, while cafés and restaurants saw 15%. An official cited difficulties in acquiring gas due to the Middle East war and increased expenditure.

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Maldive Gas has increased gas prices for businesses, including resorts, cafés, and restaurants, while household gas prices remain unchanged. A 45 kg gas canister saw a 25% price increase, now at MVR 1,314. A 22 kg canister saw a 15% increase, now at MVR 500. The highest increase is for resorts at 25%, while cafés and restaurants saw 15%. An official cited difficulties in acquiring gas due to the Middle East war and increased expenditure.

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