10 September 2015
• 25lb Cylinder to Cost AED40 up from AED27

• New Pricing in Line with International Levies

Abu Dhabi - ADNOC Distribution has announced an increase in price for the refilling of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders of 25lbs capacity at its service stations in the Northern Emirates including Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.

Effective 10 September, the new selling price is AED40 per 25lb cylinder up from the earlier marked retail price of AED27.

Khalid Hadi, Vice-President of Marketing and Corporate Communications, ADNOC Distribution, said: "The new prices reflect the global surge in pricing of this product. We are closely monitoring the world markets as well as following up with all relevant stakeholders in the UAE to guarantee fair implementation of the new pricing. ADNOC Distribution wishes to reiterate our continued commitment to our loyal customers in the Northern Emirates, and ensure them of our priority to provide best-in-class products and services at the most fair prices."

ADNOC Distribution currently provides more than 3,000 subsidised 25lb gas cylinders daily at its service stations in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Holders of Rahal e-Gas cards in the Northern Emirates are entitled to purchase the subsidised gas cylinders.  Rahal e-Gas is issued free of cost by ADNOC Distribution at its offices in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah or at select ADNOC service stations across the UAE.

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About ADNOC Distribution
Founded in 1973, as the first company owned by Abu Dhabi Government specialised in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products in the UAE, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution (ADNOC Distribution) is a major driver of the country's economy and an important community player. It employs over 12,000 people of 50 different nationalities from all over the world. ADNOC Distribution is part of ADNOC Group - ranked among the top ten energy companies worldwide.

The company offers its customers fuel and oil for land and sea transportation, as well as commercial products and services for an array of industries ranging from aviation and utilities to manufacturing and construction.
 
In the UAE, ADNOC Distribution owns a wide network of service stations, Oasis 365 stand-alone retail concepts, Autoserv car care centres, Salama vehicle inspection centres, multi-product depots and aviation fuel depots. Throughout the GCC, the wider Middle East, Far East, Africa, and the CIS countries, ADNOC Distribution markets lubricants for passenger car and heavy duty diesel engine lubricants under the sub-brand ADNOC Voyager, as well as greases and lubricants for industrial, marine and other applications.
 
For fast access to the company's products & services, download the new ADNOC Distribution mobile app via mobileapp.adnocdistribution.ae, or visit our website - www.adnocdistribution.ae, for more information.
 
For media inquiries, please contact:
Ashraf Abdullah
ADNOC Distribution
Email: ashraf.abdullah@adnoc-dist.ae

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