Africa-Press – Lesotho. Gas prices in Lesotho have increased, a move confirmed by Easigas Lesotho in an interview conducted today.
Easigas indicated that the price adjustments are influenced by a number of contributing factors, primarily the recent hike in global fuel prices.
The company explained that the ongoing war involving Iran and the United States has significantly disrupted global oil supply, leading to rising energy costs worldwide.
As a result of the increase, new gas prices are a 48kg cylinder will now cost M1500, the 19kg cylinder will retail at M590, the 14kg cylinder at M435, the 9kg cylinder at M280, and the 5kg cylinder at M155.
Easigas noted that the situation in the Middle East has affected key oil supply routes, pushing up crude oil prices and impacting fuel and gas markets across many countries. Reports indicate that global fuel prices have surged due to supply disruptions linked to the conflict, with increases recorded in over 100 countries.
Locally, the rise in gas prices follows a broader trend of increasing energy costs, with recent adjustments also seen in petrol and diesel prices in Lesotho.
Easigas has urged consumers to use gas efficiently as the global energy situation remains uncertain.
