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Oman's Home Gas Gap
Reliance on gas cylinders continues in the Sultanate of Oman not because gas or the technology is unavailable, but because of low-density urban sprawl, the distance between homes, challenging terrain, and the high cost of building distribution networks, pressure-regulating stations, and safety systems. Supplying natural gas to homes also requires a dedicated urban distribution network, while liquefied gas requires tanks and centralized networks that meet technical standards. Subsidies for cylinders and the local distribution model have helped sustain this option. Pipeline networks can provide a continuous supply, measure consumption, and enable centralized monitoring—potentially reducing the need to replace cylinders and pay delivery fees. However, they are not risk-free and require appropriate design, maintenance, and monitoring.
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