{
  "id": 17978435,
  "title": "Govt assures public of meeting domestic gas demand during winter, hints at 'good news' for fuel prices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/govt-assures-public-of-meeting-domestic-gas-demand-during-winter",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-03T14:36:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn Business",
    "slug": "dawn-business",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2041874/govt-assures-public-of-meeting-domestic-gas-demand-during-winter-hints-at-good-news-for-fuel-prices"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has reassured citizens that the government is making strenuous efforts to meet the demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) during the winter season. This assurance comes amid disrupted LPG supply, primarily due to the closure of Iranian border crossings, which has led to inflated prices in the open market. LPG is a popular choice for rickshaws, cooking, and other uses by those not connected to the piped gas network.\n\nDuring a press conference in Islamabad, Malik addressed the public's concerns, stating, \"Seeing people's distress and also knowing that from December and January, your winter will be at its peak, and at that time... even if the most expensive fuel has to be purchased for the piped network, we will bring it in and try to meet demand through LNG (liquefied natural gas).\" He assured that the government will make its \"utmost efforts\" to maintain the piped supply of domestic gas for the three daily meals, as well as addressing other needs and by those without piped connections.\n\nRegarding fuel prices, Malik mentioned the recent reduction observed in the international market, hinting at more positive developments ahead. For today's revision of petrol and diesel prices, he noted, \"Even better news will come before us.\" The minister acknowledged that Pakistan is grappling with numerous challenges concerning LPG availability, noting that some individuals are attempting to exploit the situation by selling LPG at rates of Rs700-800 per kilogramme, a significant increase from the official price.\n\nMalik also expressed the government's commitment to building a robust energy security architecture from scratch, lamenting the lack of attention given to fuel storages, refineries, and the LPG chain before the recent war. He regretted that no work has been done on these critical areas, emphasizing the need for a complete overhaul of the energy sector. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Malik noted, is personally leading the efforts to \"rebuild the entire system from scratch,\" focusing on the energy security architecture.\n\nThe minister highlighted that while the war has introduced new challenges, Pakistan's ability to navigate these difficulties means that it is essential to prioritize and improve the country's infrastructure and energy security.",
  "summary": "Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Tuesday assured the public that the government will make utmost efforts to meet the demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) during winters. His remarks come as LPG supply has been disrupted due to the closure of Iranian border crossings, resulting in gas cylinders being sold at twice the official rate in the open market. LPG is widely used for rickshaws,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}