Reports have emerged claiming that consumers in Pakistan paid significantly higher prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with estimates suggesting excess charges between Rs60 billion and Rs70 billion during a recent period of market volatility.
According to industry data cited in local reports, the official LPG rate set by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) was Rs309 per kilogram, but consumers in several markets reportedly paid over Rs600 per kilogram due to inconsistent pricing and supply chain markups.
The issue is linked to ongoing gaps in price enforcement across the LPG supply chain, where distributors and retailers operate under varying rates. Market participants argue that rising import and procurement costs are also contributing to price differences, while consumers continue to face higher retail rates.
A representative of the LPG distribution sector said retail prices are heavily influenced by plant-level rates, which often exceed official benchmarks, making compliance difficult for small retailers. He added that enforcement actions have largely focused on retail outlets rather than upstream suppliers.
Industry estimates suggest that daily LPG consumption in Pakistan exceeds 6 million kilograms, highlighting the scale of the market and the potential financial impact of price variations.
Regulatory officials were contacted for comments on enforcement and pricing concerns but had not issued a response at the time of publication.
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