LPG profiteering goes unchecked as shortages push prices up in Taxila, Wah
TAXILA: Consumers are being forced to pay almost twice the officially notified price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Taxila and Wah, exposing what residents describe as a glaring failure of the administration and price-control authorities to protect them from profiteering. While the government has fixed the official price of LPG at Rs254 per kilogram, consumers claimed that the commodity was…
Taxila and Wah residents are facing significant challenges due to inflated prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with some outlets charging up to Rs450 per kilogram, nearly double the official rate of Rs254. The government has set the official price, but consumers report paying between Rs380 and Rs450 for the same commodity. This disparity has placed additional burdens on households already struggling with rising costs in food, electricity, and other essentials.
Authorities have not taken effective action against those selling LPG above the official rate, allowing profiteering to flourish. Consumers argue that sellers are exploiting the gas shortage to charge whatever price they deem appropriate, while the government remains unable to enforce the official rate. Local activists have called for the official price to be prominently displayed at LPG outlets and for the public to be made aware of a functional complaint mechanism to report overcharging.
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