The Economic Times

LPG cylinder costs Rs 10,000 in Pakistan as border closure triggers shortages, 6,000 dealer shops shut

Pakistan's LPG crisis has pushed prices to Rs 750 per kilogram in some areas, taking cylinder costs above Rs 10,000. The Gabd-Rimdan crossing with Iran has reopened after a week-long suspension, but dealers are protesting alleged harassment by enforcement agencies. With market rates far above the official price, households are struggling to secure affordable cooking fuel.