The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum Clarifies Fuel Prices and the Truth About Gas Cylinder Shortages

- The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources renewed its denial on Sunday regarding any plans to raise petroleum product prices, stating that the "new prices" circulating on social media are "incorrect" and not based on any official decision. The ministry emphasized in a statement on Sunday that the current prices will remain unchanged, clarifying that the committee formed to monitor the automatic pricing mechanism for petroleum products has not yet convened, and no decisions or recommendations regarding the adjustment of petroleum product prices have been issued.

The ministry explained that the lack of a committee meeting refutes the validity of what is being circulated on social media, affirming that any updates or decisions related to petroleum product prices will be officially announced by the ministry and relevant authorities. The ministry referred to a previous statement issued on September 24, 2026, in which it denied the accuracy of the information circulating about changes in petroleum product prices, reiterating its call not to be swayed by unverified information circulating on social media platforms.

In a related context, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources categorically denied the rumors regarding a shortage of butane gas cylinders in some governorates, confirming that the butane supply system is operating normally and regularly. The ministry stated that refineries are producing and supplying butane gas normally, and the transportation and filling operations at filling plants are proceeding smoothly.

The ministry confirmed that the bulk gas reserves allocated for filling butane gas cylinders are available within the filling plants, which are operating at full capacity according to market needs, indicating that there are no signs of a shortage in the available quantities. It clarified that "the distribution system for butane gas cylinders is operating regularly in various governorates, and the necessary quantities are being provided to meet citizens' needs, with daily monitoring of the supply, production, and distribution situation to ensure the regular arrival of cylinders to different areas."