Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have remained high in several cities across Pakistan, with consumers continuing to pay elevated rates despite the resumption of supplies.
In Lahore, LPG is being sold at Rs600 per kilogram. The same rate has been reported in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, while prices in Karachi and Quetta stand at Rs530 per kilogram. In Peshawar, LPG is being sold at Rs570 per kilogram.
The continued high prices have added to the financial burden on households that rely on LPG for cooking and other domestic needs, particularly in areas where piped natural gas is unavailable or supply remains unreliable.
Senior Vice Chairman of the LPG Distributors Association, Ali Haider, had earlier said that supplies had resumed through both incoming vessels and the Iran border. However, he pointed to a shortage of transport vehicles as a major obstacle affecting distribution.
Haider expressed hope that LPG prices in Karachi would fall to around Rs480 per kilogram within the next 48 hours as the supply chain returned to normal.
However, the expected reduction had not yet materialised, and prices remained high in major cities on Tuesday.
The situation highlights the gap between the resumption of supplies and the restoration of normal market prices. A shortage of transport vehicles and distribution difficulties may continue to affect the availability and cost of LPG until the supply chain stabilises.
Consumers are now waiting for improved distribution and a reduction in prices, particularly in cities where LPG is being sold at Rs600 per kilogram.
