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Fact-check: Multiple recent X posts (e.g., from March 4, 2026) report the General Petroleum Authority in Gaza warning of catastrophic consequences from Israel's complete halt of cooking gas supplies, amid a prior 70% shortage since the ceasefire, aligning with the article and coverage by Palestinian outlets like palinfo and Gaza Herald. No contradicting real-time reports found on X or web searches.

Gaza authority warns of catastrophic impact as Israel halts cooking gas supplies

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The General Petroleum Authority in Gaza has warned of severe consequences due to Israel's halt of cooking gas supplies, citing humanitarian, economic, and social impacts on over 2 million residents. The territory was already facing a 70% shortage of cooking gas, and the complete halt of supply threatens food and health security, disrupting humanitarian services. The move exacerbates the suffering of the population, particularly during a sensitive time.

The General Petroleum Authority in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday warned of serious and potentially catastrophic consequences following the continued suspension of cooking gas supplies to the territory, saying the move would have humanitarian, economic and social impacts on more than two million residents. In a statement, the authority said Gaza had already been facing a severe shortage of cooking gas, estimated at around 70 per cent of actual needs compared with the quantities allowed in since the ceasefire began. It said the shortfall had deepened the suffering of the population. She stated that with the complete halt of supply, we are facing an imminent disaster that threatens food and health security and disrupts many humanitarian services, especially during the […]]]>

Gaza authority warns of catastrophic impact as Israel halts cooking gas supplies

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