Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have surged sharply across Pakistan, creating serious difficulties for domestic users and transport workers. In Gujranwala, LPG is being sold between Rs420 and Rs460 per kilogram, placing a heavy financial burden on low-income households and rickshaw drivers who rely on it for daily use.

The situation is not limited to one city. In Karachi, LPG prices have also increased significantly, ranging from Rs350 to Rs380 per kilogram. The rising costs are adding to inflationary pressure and making it harder for people to manage basic expenses.

According to Ali Haider, Convener of the LPG Committee, the price hike cannot be blamed solely on shopkeepers. He said marketing companies and distributors are also involved in increasing rates, and the overall rise of around Rs130 per kilogram reflects broader supply chain issues rather than isolated profiteering.

On the other hand, a spokesperson for Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority stated that the authority has not received any official report of a price increase. The spokesperson added that if retailers are charging above the government-set rates, provincial governments should take strict action against them.

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The spokesperson also clarified that delays in the supply of around 3.5 million kilograms of LPG at Port Qasim are not linked to OGRA.

Experts warn that unless immediate steps are taken to control prices and ensure smooth supply, the crisis could worsen, further affecting millions of consumers nationwide.