Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices have surged in Peshawar, with dealers reportedly selling the commodity at Rs450 to Rs500 per kilogram instead of the official rate of Rs260 per kg, causing concern among consumers.
According to a report, LPG dealers across the city have allegedly set their own prices, while the official rate notified by the relevant authorities remains Rs260 per kilogram. Consumers have complained that LPG is being sold at significantly higher rates, placing an additional financial burden on households.
Citizens said that despite the difference between the official and market prices, no effective action appears to have been taken against dealers allegedly involved in overcharging. They urged the district administration and relevant authorities to conduct inspections and take action against those violating the notified price.
The report further stated that LPG is being sold at Rs450 to Rs500 per kilogram in several areas of the city. Consumers have called for strict enforcement of the official price and regular monitoring of LPG outlets to prevent arbitrary price increases.
The situation has raised questions over the implementation of government-set LPG prices and the effectiveness of checks against overcharging in the city.
Gas loadshedding timings
Residential Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited provides gas during three daily mealtime windows: 6:00am to 9:00am, 12:00pm to 2:00pm, and 5:00pm to 8:00pm
It is pertinent to mention that clashes between Iran and the US have severely disrupted liquefied natural gas shipments. Domestic natural gas production is also declining steadily, while overall national demand continues to rise.
Brent crude prices surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since July, following the strikes on Iranian tankers and regional energy infrastructure.
In other news, Karachi may experience water shortages in several parts after a major power breakdown affected operations at the Dhabeji Pumping Station, one of the city’s key water supply facilities.
According to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), the electricity failure forced 10 of the 21 pumping units at Dhabeji to stop operating. The disruption has reduced the amount of water being supplied to different parts of the city.