Crackdown ordered on Illegal LPG Price Hikes across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday took notice of the recent hike in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices.

In an official statement, OGRA emphasized that it is the responsibility of district governments to implement and enforce LPG retail prices.

While OGRA enforcement teams are currently conducting inspections of LPG plants, the regulatory body urged district administrations to ensure that the fixed prices set by the authority are strictly followed.

OGRA has also issued directives to the Chief Secretaries of all provinces to mobilize their respective departments to enforce price compliance.

“The provision of LPG to consumers at government rates must be ensured at all costs,” the statement read.

An OGRA spokesperson confirmed that the crackdown against illegal profiteering will continue and warned that legal action will be taken against anyone violating government-notified prices.

Meanwhile, the price of LPG in Panjgur has reportedly skyrocketed to Rs 400 per kg, causing severe difficulties for residents due to the inflated rates.

The OGRA yesterday increased the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for April 2026 by Rs 78.28 per kg.

Following this sharp uptick, the new price of LPG has jumped to Rs 304.12 per kg.

OGRA has issued an official notification confirming the revised rates.

Additionally, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder has soared by Rs 923.71.

Consequently, the price of an 11.8 kg household cylinder has climbed from its previous rate to Rs 3,588.59.

Earlier for March, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced a slight reduction in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, issuing an official notification for the revised rates.

According to the notification, LPG price had been decreased by Rs0.21 per kilogram, bringing the new rate to Rs225.84 per kg.

Following the adjustment, the price of an 11.8-kg domestic LPG cylinder has been reduced by Rs2.52, setting the new price at Rs2,664.88.

Officials said the revised prices will apply across the country in line with the latest pricing mechanism.

LPG is widely used for domestic cooking and commercial purposes in areas where natural gas supply is limited, and price adjustments are made periodically based on market calculations approved by the regulator.