Reliable sources in the capital, Aden, sparked a loud scandal that shook the foundations of the Yemeni Gas Company.

The sources explained that company officials transferred the gas quotas allocated for home consumption, to sell them illegally to large consumers and fuel pumps for cars.

The information revealed that Aden Governorate’s share of the Safer Refinery amounts to 204 gas trailers per month, allocated to meet the needs of citizens for home consumption, while the share of major consumers is only 12 trailers.

She explained: Due to the increased demand for gas by large consumers, they resorted to exploiting their influence and authority to purchase additional locomotives from gas company officials, taking advantage of the urgent need of citizens for this substance.

◐ Catastrophic repercussions:

This illegal transfer of gas quotas will greatly exacerbate the domestic gas shortage crisis in Aden, and citizens will have great difficulty obtaining gas cylinders at reasonable prices.

◐ A sprawling corruption network:

The accusations indicate that gas company officials receive large commissions of up to 10% of the value of these illegal deals.

This scandal clearly shows the existence of a sprawling corruption network within the Yemeni Gas Company, which exploits the basic needs of citizens for illegal personal gains.

◐ Demands that those involved be held accountable:

In the face of this resounding scandal, reliable sources demand the opening of an urgent and comprehensive investigation by the competent authorities, to hold all those involved in these corrupt practices accountable, and to redistribute gas shares in a fair manner that ensures that citizens obtain their basic needs without suffering.

◐ The need to take deterrent measures:

The seriousness of this scandal is not limited to the material and moral damage it has caused to citizens, but it also represents a serious threat to the rule of law. Therefore, it is necessary to take deterrent measures to prevent the recurrence of such practices in the future, and to ensure that citizens obtain their basic rights to obtain goods. And basic services at fair prices.

This scandal highlights the necessity of comprehensive reform in the work system of the Yemeni Gas Company, strengthening the principles of transparency and accountability, and combating corruption in all its forms.

It also stresses the importance of activating the role of oversight over the performance of government companies, to ensure that their services are provided to citizens efficiently and effectively, without any violations or illegal practices.