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Israel Came Days From Running Out of Cooking Gas, State Comptroller Warns

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By ליאת רון

First reported by Calcalist · Jun 24, 2026

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Israel came days from a cooking-gas shortage about six months ago when one ship’s arrival prevented a crisis. A State Comptroller report warns the country still lacks adequate storage and backup infrastructure, and could face a real shortage if supply is disrupted for more than 72 hours.

01Israel narrowly avoided a cooking-gas shortage when one shipment arrived on time.
02The State Comptroller says Israel is not prepared for continuous LPG supply in peace or crisis.
03Summer stocks cover about six days, winter stocks only about three.
04Bazan supplies about 44 percent of Israel’s cooking gas, but Haifa replacements are delayed.
05Local production fell in 2025 because of war-related shutdowns, technical failures and maintenance.

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