Pakistan Cooking Fuel Prices Double Amid Regional Border Closures

Published 4d ago · Latest report 15h ago · Policy change

Affects Pakistan · Covered in 3 countries

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Cooking fuel prices in Pakistan have doubled above official rates following border closures, forcing families to abandon gas.

Liquefied petroleum gas prices in Pakistan have surged to double official regulatory rates following border closures with Iran. Regulators increased the monthly tariff while industry associations threatened strikes over proposed policy shifts. Families and transport workers are now struggling to afford fuel as winter sets in.

The regulatory rateThe Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority set the monthly price at Rs294,075 per tonne.
The union responseDistributors announced a strike beginning on November 16 to protest against proposed policy reforms.
The human impactFamilies and rickshaw drivers are resorting to firewood and cutting back on meals due to soaring costs.

What's new · 8h agoIndustry associations have warned of a nationwide strike starting November 16 in opposition to proposed regulatory policy reforms.

Why it matters

Liquefied petroleum gas serves as an essential cooking and heating fuel for millions of households across Pakistan, especially those without piped natural gas connections. Supply chain disruptions and price volatility directly threaten household budgets and low-income transport workers as colder weather arrives.

Timeline3

Oct 17Iranian border crossings closed, disrupting liquefied petroleum gas imports into Pakistan.
Oct 31Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a committee to review proposed liquefied petroleum gas policy reforms.
Nov 1The regulatory authority notified a price increase for November as open market rates doubled official figures.

By the numbers2

Rs 15price increase per kilogram

Rs 294,075regulated price per tonne

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What outlets agree on

Liquefied petroleum gas prices in Pakistan have spiked far above official regulatory rates following supply shortages triggered by the closure of Iranian border crossings.

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