ISLAMABAD, November 5, 2026: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is being sold at prices nearly twice the government-notified rate across major Pakistani cities, placing an additional financial burden on domestic and commercial consumers despite official assurances of price regulation.
According to market reports, LPG is being sold for between Rs520 and Rs600 per kilogram in different cities, substantially higher than the official price of Rs294 per kilogram.
The widening gap between regulated and retail prices has raised concerns over the enforcement of government-approved rates, with consumers continuing to pay significantly more for cooking and heating fuel.
In Karachi, LPG is reportedly being sold for Rs520 to Rs550 per kilogram, while prices in Lahore range from Rs520 to Rs600 per kilogram.
Consumers in Peshawar are paying approximately Rs550 per kilogram, while the price in Quetta has increased by Rs20, rising from Rs550 to Rs570 per kilogram.
Gujranwala has also recorded prices reaching Rs600 per kilogram, more than double the officially notified rate.
At the highest reported retail price, consumers are paying Rs306 more per kilogram than the government-approved rate, representing an increase of approximately 104 percent.
Even at the lower reported market price of Rs520 per kilogram, LPG costs Rs226 more than the official rate, highlighting the substantial difference between regulated prices and actual retail charges.
The elevated prices are affecting households that rely on LPG for cooking and heating, particularly in areas where piped natural gas is unavailable or supplies are insufficient.
Commercial users, including restaurants and small businesses dependent on LPG, are also facing higher operating costs.
The continued sale of LPG above the official rate has raised questions about price monitoring and enforcement, as consumers remain exposed to substantial differences between government-notified prices and those charged in the market.