Woqod ‘ready to meet’ increase in LPG demand

Qatar Fuel (Woqod) has announced that it is fully prepared to meet the increase in LPG demand for cooking during Ramadan with the provision of an additional 250,000 Shafaf LPG cylinders in stock.
“During Ramadan we always see an increase in LPG demand,” said Woqod CEO Ibrahim al-Kuwari.
“With around 650,000 LPG cylinders in the market today, Woqod has an additional 250,000 new Shafaf LPG cylinders ready for our customers now,” he said.
The CEO reiterated the company’s intention to have all steel cylinders replaced by Shafaf within a year.
“We are running at Woqod service stations and selected supermarkets a promotion where, if customers bring their steel LPG cylinder, we will give a QR100 discount off the price of a new Shafaf LPG cylinder,” he said.
“Shafaf LPG cylinders weigh less than half that of a steel cylinder, 6kg compared to 17kg.
They are easier to carry and cleaner as they do not rust over time, like steel cylinders.
“The main advantage of Shafaf LPG cylinders is that they do not explode in a fire.
A recent fire test carried out under the supervision of Civil Defense clearly demonstrates this,” al-Kuwari said.
“Shafaf is available from all Woqod service stations, over 230 supermarkets across Qatar and now from the LPG private delivery trucks who deliver both steel and Shafaf LPG cylinders.
“During the Ramadan period Woqod will run additional deliveries to make sure that Shafaf LPG cylinders are available for the busiest time of the year,” he added.