The supply of household gas (LPG) in the Kurdistan Region is gradually improving after weeks of shortage. Officials in Sulaymaniyah say the situation has now stabilized, while distribution to bakeries has increased. In Erbil, authorities also confirm ongoing efforts to secure enough gas for both homes and bakeries.
The shortage lasted for more than a month and followed disruptions linked to regional tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. During that period, gas production declined, and commercial prices rose sharply. However, production has now increased again, helping to ease pressure on the market and reduce prices.
Omar Abdullah, head of the Gas Distribution Committee in Sulaymaniyah, said all gas facilities are now operating normally. He explained that workers distribute gas daily in neighborhoods based on official rationing forms.
He added that demand remains high, and distribution teams cannot always meet all requests immediately. “Supply is now stable, but demand is still greater than what we can fully cover in some areas,” he said.
In parts of Sulaymaniyah and other cities, bread prices previously increased or loaf sizes were reduced due to gas shortages. Bakeries blamed high commercial gas prices and limited government supply.
Abdullah said authorities have now increased the amount of gas allocated to bakeries. He confirmed that supply will continue to rise to prevent further price increases in bread.
In Erbil, household gas distribution operates through an electronic card system. Each family can receive two subsidized gas cylinders per month at a government price of 8,500 Iraqi dinars per cylinder.
Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw said household gas conditions have improved significantly. He added that distribution teams now operate directly inside neighborhoods to ensure better coverage.
He also confirmed that authorities are prioritizing bakeries. “We are working to fully supply bakeries with gas so they can operate normally and avoid price changes,” he said.
Commercial LPG prices had previously surged during the crisis, reaching over 1,750 dinars per liter. A 22-liter cylinder was sold for around 40,000 dinars.
However, prices have now dropped. In Sulaymaniyah, commercial gas has fallen to about 1,000 dinars per liter. In Erbil, prices have dropped further to around 890 dinars per liter, bringing the cost of a cylinder down to about 19,500 dinars.
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