Pakistan Faces LPG Price Surge Amidst Border Closures with Iran

Kathmandu. The price of LPG cooking gas in Pakistan has increased sharply after the supply from Iran was stopped. The price of a 12 kg cylinder has increased from 4,500 Pakistani rupees to 7,000 rupees in just a few days.

According to Reuters, two major border crossings between Pakistan and Iran have been closed since October 17. Pakistan has stated that the border has been closed for security concerns and to control smuggling, while Iran has cited technical reasons.