Israel is currently experiencing significant disruptions in its cooking and heating gas supply, prompting intense conflict within its government. These issues arise from delays in developing the necessary infrastructure for liquefied petroleum gas, which have recently come to prominence following supply blockages. The Finance and Energy Ministries are engaged in a blame game regarding who is responsible for these delays, highlighting the deteriorating situation within Israel's energy sector.

According to a recent report from the "Calcalist" newspaper, the increase in demand for gas during the winter months has faced challenges, causing disruptions in supply. Notably, the "Bazan" complex in Haifa accounts for approximately 45% of local consumption, while the Ashdod refinery provides about 20%. The remainder is covered by imports from the "Katsaa" company. Data indicate that gas consumption rose by 3% in 2025, reaching 572,000 tons compared to the previous year, further stressing the energy system amid current infrastructural inadequacies.

Past incidents have compounded the current crisis, including damage to the "Bazan" facilities from an Iranian ballistic missile strike in June 2025 that caused operational stoppages and internal power plant damage. Later, the Ashdod refinery faced its own crisis due to contaminated fuel, signaling that Israel's heavy reliance on limited emergency reserves has rendered the economy vulnerable to such disturbances, as noted by the "Jerusalem Post." The cumulative impact of these factors underscores a pressing need for effective policy responses to ensure energy security in the face of growing demand and external threats.