KARACHI, October 26, 2026: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have declined in Karachi following the arrival of imported shipments from Oman and Bahrain, but consumers in Lahore and several other cities continue to pay significantly higher rates despite expectations of nationwide relief.
In Karachi, the retail price of LPG dropped by Rs50 per kilogram to Rs500 per kg, providing some relief to consumers after a period of rising prices.
The decline followed the arrival of two LPG vessels from Oman at Pakistani ports, increasing expectations of improved domestic supplies.
According to market reports, approximately 11,500 tonnes of LPG were imported by sea from Oman and Bahrain during the previous week.
Although the additional shipments have helped ease prices in Karachi, their impact has yet to reach consumers in several other parts of the country.
LPG remains expensive in Lahore and Punjab
In Lahore and other parts of Punjab, LPG continues to sell at Rs550 to Rs575 per kilogram, considerably higher than the retail price in Karachi.
LPG shops in Lahore have reopened following a strike, but prices have not declined.
Retailers maintain that they cannot reduce selling prices unless LPG becomes cheaper at the supply level.
Shopkeepers have also raised concerns over enforcement actions against retailers, alleging that authorities are targeting small businesses while failing to address pricing practices at LPG plants and among major suppliers.
The retailers claimed that enforcement personnel had confiscated their gas equipment, contributing to the recent strike.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for LPG distributors confirmed that Mian Ajmal, chairman of the LPG Distributors Association Punjab, had been granted bail.
He had reportedly been detained by enforcement personnel the previous day, October 25, and a case was registered against him.
LPG prices also decline in Quetta
Consumers in Quetta have also seen some relief, with LPG prices falling by Rs30 per kilogram to Rs520 per kg.
However, prices remain above Karachi’s current retail rate.
Market reports indicate that Iranian LPG is still not being supplied to Pakistan’s domestic market.
Nevertheless, reports of a possible reopening of the border and restoration of trade have contributed to expectations of improved availability and lower prices.
LPG prices across major cities
| City or region | LPG price per kilogram | Latest change |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | Rs500 | Down Rs50 |
| Lahore | Rs550–575 | No reduction reported |
| Other parts of Punjab | Rs550–575 | No reduction reported |
| Quetta | Rs520 | Down Rs30 |
The difference in prices highlights uneven relief for consumers despite the arrival of additional imported LPG supplies.
While Karachi and Quetta have recorded reductions, households and businesses in Punjab continue to face higher costs.
Further price relief will depend on whether imported LPG reaches additional markets and whether improved supply conditions translate into lower wholesale and retail prices.