The LPG Importers Association of Pakistan (LPGIAP) has issued a stark warning that a serious nationwide shortage of liquefied petroleum gas is imminent, urging immediate government intervention to resolve a critical pricing deadlock.
The association stated that the current price notified by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) does not accurately reflect the actual landed cost of imported LPG, creating an unsustainable economic environment for importers.
Several member companies have already reduced or suspended their import operations in response to the margin squeeze.
This operational pullback threatens to disrupt the steady flow of cooking gas to households and commercial users across the country, potentially leading to localized stockouts within days if the pricing framework is not adjusted.
The dispute highlights the fragility of Pakistan’s energy supply chain, which remains heavily dependent on imports for LPG.
With global energy markets experiencing volatility, the gap between international landed costs and domestic regulated prices has widened, leaving importers unable to operate at a loss.