The Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Natural Resources announced a new plan to distribute household cooking gas to residents through an electronic card system. Under the program, each household can receive two gas cylinders per month, with each cylinder priced at 8,500 Iraqi dinars.
In addition, officials said the measure aims to control rising prices of household liquefied gas and ensure fair access for citizens. The program will begin as a first step in the city of Erbil, where authorities have started implementing the system.
Moreover, according to the ministry, the Erbil Oil and Gas Directorate began distributing the gas cylinders on March 11, 2026. Distribution takes place through mobile gas vendors who operate in residential neighborhoods. Residents can use their electronic cards to receive the cylinders at the official price.
Therefore, the ministry explained that the distribution campaign will continue for 30 days during its initial phase. During this period, citizens can visit authorized mobile gas sellers in their neighborhoods and obtain two cylinders using the electronic card system. Officials set the price at 8,500 dinars per cylinder to prevent market manipulation and stabilize prices.
Several neighborhoods across Erbil reported that vendors are already selling gas cylinders at the official government price. Residents have started receiving their allocated cylinders after presenting their electronic cards to registered vendors.
Officials said the system helps ensure transparency and fair distribution. By using electronic cards, authorities can monitor the process and prevent hoarding or illegal resale in local markets.
The Kurdistan Government ministry also stated that the program may expand beyond Erbil in the near future. Similar systems could be introduced in other provinces across the Kurdistan Region.
In conclusion, authorities emphasized that the initiative aims to protect consumers and maintain stable supplies of household cooking gas. By regulating distribution and pricing, the government hopes to reduce pressure on families and ensure consistent access to essential energy resources.
