Gaza - The Gaza Strip's power plant will shut down morning after consuming a limited shipment of fuel that was allowed into Gaza two days ago, Palestinian official said Saturday.

"The plant will close by early Sunday as the last amount of diesel ran out," said Jamal al-Derdasawi, an official at the station.

Israel allowed four reduced shipments of fuel to enter the Gaza Strip since it sealed off the cargo crossing point early last month due to a flare up in violence.

Al-Derdasawi called on human rights organizations to pressure Israel into allowing diesel for the only power plant in Gaza Strip as Muslim residents prepare to celebrate Greater Bairam feast on Monday.

The station produces 25 per cent of power in Gaza while Israel supplies the Strip directly with most of the remaining electricity. Overloading however has damaged some of the networks from Israel, widening the power shortage. (dpa)