25 lbs Cylinder to Cost AED54 instead of AED61

Abu Dhabi - UAE: 14 January, 2014 - Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution (ADNOC Distribution) announced that it was reducing prices for refilling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders at its service stations in the Northern Emirates including Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain with effect from 10 January, 2014.

ADNOC Distribution reduced the price of refillable LPG cylinders of 25 lbs capacity to AED54, down AED7 from the previous marked retail price of AED61. The company has also reduced the price of refilling the 50 lbs capacity LPG cylinder that is available only at Riffa station in Dibba-Fujairah to AED105, a reduction of AED17 from the earlier marked price of AED122.

Khalid Hadi, Vice-President of Marketing and Corporate Communications, ADNOC Distribution, said: "The reduced prices announced by ADNOC Distribution today underline our commitment to customers who regularly purchase LPG cylinders in the emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The price reduction came in line with the lower prices of global gas production, where prices are subject to change according to the change of global gas prices."

Hadi pointed out that the new pricing of filling LPG cylinders at all ADNOC Distribution stations in Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain has been implemented and will be monitored to reflect changes in the prices of LPG in global markets.

He added: "ADNOC Distribution is seeking to develop its services and capacities in line with the growing demand for LPG cylinders, and aims to make life more convenient for our customers by passing on reduced prices to them."

ADNOC Distribution currently provides more than 3,000 subsidized 25 lbs gas cylinders daily at its service stations in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Moreover, holders of Rahal 'E-Gas' cards in the Northern Emirates are authorized to get subsidized gas cylinders.  Rahal 'E-Gas' is issued free of cost by the company at its offices in Sharjah or at select ADNOC service stations across the UAE.

About ADNOC Distribution
ADNOC Distribution Company was established in 1973 as the first company owned by Abu Dhabi government specialized in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products in the United Arab Emirates.

ADNOC Distribution operates a vast network of service stations and convenience stores.  These stations are equipped with the most advanced technology for fuel, automated car wash and vacuuming, lube bay and tire repair.

 In addition, aviation refueling services, ships bunkering along with production of a range of ADNOC lubricants are marketed locally, as well as, being exported across the GCC markets, Middle East, the Far East, Africa and Europe.

Moreover, ADNOC Distribution had adopted a pioneer project and an ambitious plan to introduce Natural Gas as an alternative fuel for Vehicles in the UAE. The initiative comes as a part of its efforts to support sustainable development. ADNOC Service Stations provide Natural Gas fuel, petroleum products and conversion service for a cleaner and safer environment.

For media inquiries, please contact: 
Ashraf Abdullah
ADNOC Distribution
Mobile: 055 9548663
Email: ashraf.abdullah@adnoc-dist.ae

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