Yemen Monitor / Newsroom:
The Yemen Gas Company issued a statement confirming that household gas prices are set by decisions of the Prime Minister’s Office, and that the recent price cut came as a result of reducing transport fees by 200,000 rials per trailer — leading to a 100-rial decrease in the price of a cylinder. The company also pledged further reductions if local levies are eliminated.
The company clarified that gas is a domestically sourced commodity, and its prices are determined by official Cabinet decisions, not tied to foreign currency exchange rates. It noted that the cost of a gas cylinder includes transportation fees and charges imposed by some local authorities under the label of “improvement fees.”
It expressed readiness to lower prices again should these levies be removed, criticizing the excessive fees imposed along certain routes as one of the main factors driving up consumer prices.
The company stressed its commitment to stable supply and community service, affirming that any future pricing decisions will be made in accordance with the law, in a manner that ensures fairness and market stability.
The decision by the Yemen Gas Company to reduce the cost of filling a gas cylinder by 100 rials — in line with the improved value of the national currency — has sparked widespread debate and sarcastic reactions on social media platforms.
