A long‑awaited shipment of cooking gas is due to reach the Maldives in the coming week, with officials indicating it will arrive by or before 18 February, offering relief after weeks of market disruption. The shortage, which triggered public frustration across Malé and the atolls, is understood to have stemmed from operational lapses within Maldives Gas, the state‑linked importer responsible for the bulk of domestic supply. Senior officials familiar with the matter say the parent company, State Trading Organisation (STO), has stepped in to stabilise the situation and prevent a repeat of the disruption. According to individuals with direct knowledge … Continue reading Gas Shipment Expected Next Week as STO Moves to Reassert Control Over Supply