Maldive Gas, the state-owned company responsible for importing and distributing cooking gas in the Maldives, has introduced limits on the quantity of gas supplied to customers amid ongoing disruptions in global energy shipments.

The company’s decision comes as escalating conflict involving the United States and Israel with Iran continues to affect shipping routes in the region, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global oil and gas transportation. 

The situation has contributed to supply challenges for fuel and cooking gas in several countries.

According to the company, the sale of 10-kilogram cooking gas cylinders has been temporarily suspended. 

Instead, Maldive Gas is currently refilling only five kilograms of gas even for customers presenting 10-kilogram cylinders.

The company has set the price of a five-kilogram refill at MVR 100.

Maldive Gas operates as a subsidiary of the State Trading Organization (STO), the government-owned enterprise that manages the import of several key commodities into the Maldives. 

The company has previously implemented similar supply controls during periods when global gas shipments faced delays or disruptions.

The latest restriction follows recent assurances from senior government officials that the conflict in the Middle East would not lead to shortages of essential commodities in the country. 

Both Mohamed Muizzu and Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed had stated that the Maldives would continue to receive adequate supplies of fuel, gas, food staples and other essential goods.

Earlier this year, Maldive Gas had also temporarily limited supplies ahead of Ramadan after a shipment delay affected availability.