Govt directs agencies to curb LPG hoarding for winter
Islamabad has ordered coordinated action against an LPG shortage in Pakistan tied to alleged hoarding, with OGRA told to enforce the Rs3,296 notified cylinder price in remote areas.
The government has ordered federal and provincial agencies to act against alleged LPG hoarding before winter demand rises.
The Petroleum Division warned that imported LPG was not being lifted regularly from terminals, risking an artificial shortage.
Market sales of an 11.8kg domestic cylinder were reported near Rs5,000, against OGRA’s notified Rs3,296.
OGRA was asked to ensure regular supply and enforce notified prices, especially in hilly, remote and off-grid areas.
Officials also want locally produced LPG sold through a transparent competitive process under the LPG Policy 2016, a plan slowed by litigation.