Govt asked to bring down LPG price in Mansehra
MANSEHRA: Residents on Wednesday demanded that the government bring down prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as a 15kg cylinder is being sold at Rs7,000, putting an additional financial burden on them. “We are already suffering from high inflation in the country, and now the price of a 15kg LPG cylinder, which is widely used by domestic consumers, has increased to Rs7,000 from Rs6,000,”…
Residents of Mansehra are demanding the government to reduce the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as a 15kg cylinder is being sold at an inflated price of Rs7,000. Mohammad Jabran, a local resident, expressed his frustration, stating that the cylinder's price has risen from Rs6,000. The residents of Khawajgan, Pakhal and Siren valleys echoed his sentiments, deploring the sudden hike in LPG prices. Mr Jabran noted that the increase in LPG prices has been happening multiple times since the onset of the US-Iran war.
Mohammad Ajmal, another resident, pointed out that the hard-hit families are the ones living in remote areas. He also mentioned that the high inflation has already impacted children's education and households, and the further increase in LPG prices would exacerbate the situation. Mr Ajmal urged the government to pay heed to the rising LPG prices.
He added that the situation is complicated by the fact that more motorists are shifting to LPG as an alternative to petrol and compressed natural gas, leading to price instability.
Meanwhile, the Upper Kohistan district administration has put a warning to LPG dealers. Additional Assistant Commissioner (General) Wajahat Raza Qurashi, during a meeting at his office, announced strict action against any dealer who raises the commodity's price. Qurashi assured that the law would take its course if anyone violates this rule.
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