The LPG shortage in Karachi may ease as supplies from Iran have resumed following the reopening of the Pakistan-Iran border, raising hopes of lower prices and relief for consumers.
More than 200 LPG tankers are expected to be cleared at the Gabd-Rimdan border on Saturday, potentially bringing 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into the domestic market.
The increased supply is expected to reduce LPG prices by Rs50 to Rs70 per kilogram, while improving availability across the country.
Sources said the arrival of two LPG vessels on Friday, coupled with the resumption of tanker supplies from Iran, could help ease the shortage and stabilise the market.
The reopening of the border has also allowed the clearance of LPG tankers that had been stranded, paving the way for supplies to reach consumers.
Meanwhile, LPG cargo handling is underway at Port Qasim. The LPG carrier PGС Yanus has arrived at the SSGC terminal, carrying 4,520 metric tonnes of LPG.
According to a Port Qasim spokesperson, another vessel carrying 3,083 metric tonnes of LPG has completed the transfer of its cargo and departed from the port.
The restoration of imports is expected to improve gas availability and provide relief to consumers, although the anticipated price reduction will depend on how quickly the additional supply reaches the market.
