Pakistan LPG prices rise as Iran border trade disrupts supply
Pakistan faces a liquefied petroleum gas shortage and price spike after the closure of the border with Iran disrupted imports during winter.
Supply chain depends on imports
Most households rely on cylinders for cooking because piped gas is unavailable in many areas. The country produces only about a quarter of the fuel it needs while the rest comes from abroad. Imports mainly arrive from Iran through overland routes, but sea shipments are now complicated by regional conflict.
Border closure triggers shortage
Trade across the Pakistan-Iran border has stopped, cutting off a major source of fuel for the market. Retail prices for an 11.6kg cylinder reached Rs7,000 this week, which is more than double the rate from last year. A partial reopening of the border has not yet resolved the ongoing shortage or lowered costs for consumers.
Winter demand increases pressure
Daily consumption is expected to climb from 4,000 tons to between 6,000 and 7,000 tons as winter begins. Authorities say they are trying to increase seaborne supplies, but relief has not reached the public yet. The situation exposes how vulnerable the market is when external supply sources fail.
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- Business Recorder
- Dawn
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