Summary
In Gaza, people are facing a serious fuel and gas shortage, leading to high electricity costs from private generators. Despite an agreement allowing some fuel and gas into Gaza, supplies remain extremely limited compared to what was promised, causing economic strain for over 2 million residents.
Key Facts
- Electricity costs from private generators in Gaza have increased significantly due to fuel shortages.
- The price per kilowatt-hour rose from about 2.5 shekels ($0.80) to between 20 and 30 shekels ($7 and $10).
- Many Palestinians are forced to find alternative cooking and baking methods due to limited gas supplies.
- Israeli and Hamas’s October ceasefire agreement allowed limited fuel and gas into Gaza, but only 14.7% of the planned amount has been delivered.
- Gaza’s Petroleum Authority reports a shortfall in essential fuels and warns of disruptions to services because of this.
- Households receive only an 8kg gas cylinder irregularly, sometimes waiting as long as 100 days between deliveries.
- Fuel prices are roughly triple their pre-war rates, severely impacting transportation and daily life.
