Informed sources revealed to Scope 24 that domestic gas shipments allocated to Aden residents have been diverted to the black market, which will lead to an exacerbation of the gas crisis in the city and an increase in its price.

The sources explained that the gas is transported from Ma’rib to other governorates such as Taiz and Ibb, and some northern areas of Al-Dhalea Governorate, in addition to Aden.

She indicated that the gas is sold to merchants who own car fuel stations and is stored in the basins of Jaoula, Rabat, and Lahm.

The sources confirmed that these traders are agents for distributing domestic gas, not commercial gas, and that they control the market and create a gas crisis in Aden.

She explained that the price of a gas cylinder had previously risen to 16,000 Yemeni riyals per bear due to these practices.

The sources pointed out that two months ago, when gas was cut off from Marib, there was no crisis or increase in the price of gas cylinders, because the merchants licensed by the gas company pledged to cover Aden with commercial gas to supply gas stations for cars, and they bear responsibility for any crisis that may arise. About the shortage of commercial gas.

This revelation raises questions about the role of the authorities in monitoring the distribution of household gas and ensuring that it reaches the rightful residents of Aden, especially in light of these difficult living conditions that citizens are suffering from.