Practical reforms to stabilize LPG prices and supply

Mettis Global published an analysis of proposed LPG reforms as an eight-member ministerial committee reviews policy changes ahead of winter. The article says consumers are paying Rs6,000 to Rs7,200 for an 11.57 kg cylinder in open markets, compared with OGRA’s notified rates of Rs3,296 for October and about Rs3,470 for November.

Among the proposals are larger LPG imports by state-owned firms, including PSO, monthly pricing based on actual import costs and targeted assistance for low-income households through BISP. The analysis argues that pricing changes need independent scrutiny and that securing supplies should come first: Pakistan uses 2 to 2.4 million tonnes annually, while domestic output meets about 30 percent of demand. Suggested steps also include more reliable sea imports, stock requirements and transparent distribution of local LPG.