LPG prices reach Rs600 per kg in Pakistan’s mountainous areas

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have reportedly climbed to Rs600 per kilogram in Pakistan’s mountainous regions, while consumers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are paying around Rs500 per kilogram according to the chairman of the LPG Distributors Association.

ISLAMABAD: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have reportedly climbed to Rs600 per kilogram in Pakistan’s mountainous regions, while consumers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are paying around Rs500 per kilogram according to the chairman of the LPG Distributors Association.

Irfan Khokhar said the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) had fixed the official LPG price at Rs279 per kilogram for October 2026. However, the rates reported in several regions are substantially higher than the regulated price.

In a statement, Khokhar criticised the authorities over the widening gap between official and retail prices alleging that OGRA was remaining silent despite what he described as large-scale financial exploitation in the LPG market.

The reported prices pose an additional challenge for households that rely on LPG for cooking and other domestic needs, particularly in areas where piped natural gas supplies are limited or unavailable.

At Rs600 per kilogram, the reported price in mountainous areas is more than double the official rate. Consumers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are also facing significantly higher costs, with LPG reportedly selling for Rs500 per kilogram.

The price differences have raised concerns about the enforcement of official rates and the affordability of essential household fuel.

Khokhar urged the government to intervene to bring LPG prices under control. He proposed using the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) terminal as part of efforts to address the situation.

His remarks come amid continuing concerns over rising energy expenses and the financial pressure on households already dealing with higher living costs.

The association has called for action to narrow the gap between the official price and the rates being charged in the market.

The reported figures highlight the challenges facing LPG consumers, particularly in remote and mountainous regions, where high fuel prices can place an additional burden on household budgets.