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Government Moves to Block Gas Price Hikes as New Shipment Arrives on the night of 7 Apr

Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed said the government is taking steps to prevent cooking gas price increases as a fresh LPG shipment is expected to arrive in the Maldives on the night of 7 Apr, following Villa Gas's announced price hikes of 75 percent for 10kg and 44 percent for 20kg cylinders. Saeed said discussions with STO and Villa Gas are ongoing, with a final decision expected within hours, while Thoriq Ibrahim said there have been no discussions about electricity tariff increases.

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Government Moves to Block Gas Price Hikes as New Shipment Arrives on the night of 7 Apr

75 percent Proposed price increase for 10kg cooking gas cylinders

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  • 75 percent Proposed price increase for 10kg cooking gas cylinders The Standard with a proposed increase of 75 percent for 10kg cylinders

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  • $757 per tonne Current LPG benchmark price set by Saudi Arabia's Aramco The Standard with the current benchmark price—determined by Saudi Arabia’s Aramco—standing at $757 per tonne

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