In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the close follow up of General His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company For Distribution will start, as of November 15th 2011 the Phase II of selling domestic gas cylinders in Sharjah in reduced prices in coordination with the relevant authorities in the emirate.

The cylinder will be distributed through 6 of ADNOC's service stations in different areas of Sharjah including Al Ghail, Al Dhaid, Muwailih, Al Dayjour, Al Mirqab and Maliha. Consumers will be able to purchase gas cylinders using Rahal Card, which will be issued in 12 service stations free of charge. The company will receive applications and issue the E-Gas cards in 12 stations.

UAE citizens applying for E-Gas cards should submit their applications, supported by copies of their passports and Khulasat Al Qaid. The card should then be charged with a minimum AED 200.

ADNOC started recently selling 25 pound gas cylinders at AED 20 per unit in Ajman, Umm al Qaiwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.

(Sourced from WAM)