Woqod to refill metal cylinders till mid-2017

QATAR Fuel company (Woqod) clarified yesterday that its exchange offer on Shafaf cylinders will end on December 31, as scheduled. However, it is committed to refill its metal cylinders until at least mid-next year.

Reacting to some newspaper reports, the company said it has no plans to offer a free exchange of metal cylinders with the Shafaf ones.

“ We understand your concerns, however, please take note the fees are very reasonable compared to high cost of manufacturing Shafaf Cylinders in accordance with current international standards.”

The company said exchange of metal cylinders with Shafaf cylinders is being rolled out gradually in a systematic way. It will continue even after end of promotional offer at end of this year. However, Woqod is committed to refilling metal cylinders until at least mid-2017. Woqod also denied reports that it fills shafaf cylinders with 5 kg of gas.

“Our stations only exchange empty metal cylinders for empty Shafaf cylinders. Refill cylinders are available in two sizes of 12 kg and 6 kg to accommodate various household requirements. The amount of gas capacity in Shafaf is equal to that in the metal cylinders of the same sizes, and can be refilled at the same cost,” said the statement.