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Yemen domestic gas production and supply disruptions

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The Yemen Gas Company has faced prolonged disruptions to domestic gas production due to maintenance and plant shutdowns, notably at the CPU-2 plant in the Safer area. While the company announced that maintenance at the Safer facility in Marib has concluded, southern provinces like Aden, Lahj, and Abyan have not seen significant improvements, with shortages persisting for nine consecutive months as of mid-September 2026. By late September 2026, the crisis in Aden escalated into a near-total halt of gas supplies for both domestic cylinders and official vehicle refueling stations. This shortage has been accompanied by a massive surge in black market prices, with 20-liter canisters reportedly reaching costs of 19,000 to 20,000 Yemeni riyals. Serious allegations of supply diversion have emerged, with reports suggesting that official allocations intended for the public are being redirected to the commercial sector, specifically to restaurants and large factories. Despite directives from Abdulaziz Musad Baras, manager of the Aden Gas Facility, prohibiting distribution without official documentation, some entities are reportedly bypassing procedures through unauthorized channels. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding the disappearance of 59 gas tankers that were intended to supply Taiz, Al Hudaydah, and Al Mukha but failed to reach their destinations. These irregularities have fueled fears of market manipulation and hoarding, exacerbating economic hardship for local residents. In early October 2026, the Gas and Petroleum Derivatives Committee in Abyan uncovered widespread manipulation involving domestic gas distribution agencies. Investigations revealed that official distribution licenses were improperly granted to owners of commercial establishments and restaurants. This practice allows commercial entities to secure large quantities of subsidized domestic gas, directly depleting the supply intended for citizens and causing severe shortages and long queues.

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