LPG Prices Surge by Rs. 100 Per Kilogram Across Major Cities With Domestic Cylinders Reaching Up to Rs. 7,000; Firewood Rates Also Jump by Rs. 300 Per Maund Amid Severe Gas Shortages
ISLAMABAD : As winter has approached before its official beginning, citizens around the country are struggling to cope with the crisis of low pressure of Sui gas and load shedding, and a rather unprecedented and significant rise in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
The LPG price has skyrocketed to Rs. in Karachi. The rates of pushing are pushed to Rs. 100 per kg. 450 to Rs. It costs Rs 550 per kg, which is much higher than the official government price of Rs. around 500 per kg. 280. The gas scarcity in Lahore has paralysed the kitchens from breakfast to dinner and kitchens in open markets are selling LPG at a price of Rs. 700 per kg—over 100 percent premium. As a result, the standard domestic cylinder of 11.8 kg is priced at Rs. The black market price of 3,296 is being quoted for. 6,000 and Rs. 7,000. In the same way, the price of LPG rose in Peshawar by Rs. 100, rising from Rs. 450 to Rs. 550 per kg.
Highlights of nationwide LPG price hike and fuel crisis are highlighted.
In Gilgit, the prices of LPG cylinders have reached record levels, with an 11.8 kg cylinder costing more than Rs. While in remote upper areas, prices are reported to be higher up to Rs. 6,500 per cylinder.
Woodsmen have followed the rising trend in gas prices and scarcity by increasing the cost of firewood. The price of firewood has risen by Rs. 200 to Rs. The price jumped by Rs 300 per maund from the previous level. 1,400–1,600 to Rs. 1,600–1,800 per maund.
Public Distress: Citizens have expressed great worry on the issue of regulatory failure, they have noted that the official rates are fixed in Rs. Profiteers are unchecked as winter approaches as prices go up by 280 per kg.