LPG Prices Surge Above the Official Rate
Hilly areas are reporting up to Rs. 750 per kg as winter approaches.
LPG prices in several Pakistani cities have surged far above the official rate of around Rs. 279 per kg. The LPG prices are putting extra pressure on households that are already facing gas shortages.
The official figure is about Rs. 279 per kg. The market figures in this update are higher than that, and they are not the same in every place.
Where LPG prices are highest
Market prices have reached Rs. 600 per kg in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while hilly areas are reporting up to Rs. 750 per kg. Supply disruptions and border closures are being blamed for the sharp increase. That gap is raising concerns about affordability as winter approaches.
Our verdict
The official rate is about Rs. 279 per kg. Buyers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are being quoted Rs. 600, and hilly areas up to Rs. 750, with supply disruptions and border closures given as the cause.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official rate?
Around Rs. 279 per kg.
What are buyers paying in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
Rs. 600 per kg.
What about hilly areas?
Up to Rs. 750 per kg.
What is being blamed?
Supply disruptions and border closures. Households already facing gas shortages are under extra pressure as winter approaches.
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