KARACHI: The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Karachi has risen by Rs10 per kilogram, bringing it to Rs290 per kg, adding to the burden on consumers. This price is Rs36 higher than the official rate of Rs254 per kg set by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
Shopkeepers attribute the hike to increased rates by marketing companies, while citizens blame the government and profiteers for failing to regulate prices.
Consumers expressed frustration, pointing out that essential items like chicken and vegetables are already being sold at inflated prices, and now LPG, a basic necessity, is also becoming unaffordable. Many fear that the poor are being systematically deprived of everyday essentials due to unchecked profiteering.
