Government Moves to Block Gas Price Hikes as New Shipment Arrives Tonight
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed announced that the government is taking steps to prevent cooking gas price hikes. A fresh LPG shipment is expected tonight, with deliveries scheduled for STO and Villa Gas. This follows Villa Gas's proposal to raise prices by 75% for 10kg cylinders and 44% for 20kg cylinders. Saeed confirmed discussions with both companies and said the government is reviewing options to keep prices acceptable. He stated, 'If there is even the slightest possibility of a price increase, we will not allow it,' and noted that global market conditions are influencing prices. A final decision is expected within hours.
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed announced that the government is taking steps to prevent cooking gas price hikes. A fresh LPG shipment is expected tonight, with deliveries scheduled for STO and Villa Gas. This follows Villa Gas's proposal to raise prices by 75% for 10kg cylinders and 44% for 20kg cylinders. Saeed confirmed discussions with both companies and said the government is reviewing options to keep prices acceptable. He stated, 'If there is even the slightest possibility of a price increase, we will not allow it,' and noted that global market conditions are influencing prices. A final decision is expected within hours.
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Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed announced that the government is taking steps to prevent cooking gas price hikes. A fresh LPG shipment is expected tonight, with deliveries scheduled for STO and Villa Gas. This follows Villa Gas's proposal to raise prices by 75% for 10kg cylinders and 44% for 20kg cylinders. Saeed confirmed discussions with both companies and said the government is reviewing options to keep prices acceptable. He stated, 'If there is even the slightest possibility of a price increase, we will not allow it,' and noted that global market conditions are influencing prices. A final decision is expected within hours.
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