LPG Prices Jump 80% in Pakistan

In Pakistan, the cost of a household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder has skyrocketed to an unprecedented level, reaching Rs. 6,498, a staggering 80 percent increase since the start of 2026. This sharp rise, based on data as of November 5, has placed additional strain on families that depend on LPG for cooking and heating purposes.

The issue is particularly acute for households lacking access to piped natural gas, as well as those experiencing inconsistent gas supply. The situation has been exacerbated by disruptions in LPG imports following the closure of crucial border crossings with Iran in October. Iran has been a major contributor to Pakistan's LPG imports, and the blockage has limited supplies in the local market.

LPG prices have been soaring, with some areas in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reporting rates as high as Rs. 500 per kilogram, while prices in certain mountainous regions have surged to Rs. 600 per kilogram. The discrepancy between the official price set by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the actual market prices has become a significant problem.

The OGRA had fixed the official LPG price for November at Rs. 294.07 per kilogram, which translates to an 11.8kg cylinder costing Rs. 3,470.09. However, consumers have been paying twice as much in retail outlets. As winter draws nearer, increased demand for cooking and heating fuel could further strain LPG supplies and household finances.