Chaman: Residents in Chaman are facing serious trouble as the LPG Shortage continues to push gas prices higher. Pakistani LPG has disappeared from the local market, and citizens now rely on costly Iranian gas.
Local reports say Iranian LPG now sells between Rs400 and Rs450 per kilogram in the border city. This sharp increase has added more pressure on poor and middle-income families.
Many households already struggle with high food, transport, and utility costs. Now, the LPG Shortage has made daily cooking and small business activities more expensive.
Residents say they cannot afford gas at such high rates for regular household use. Meanwhile, shopkeepers blame gas suppliers for the rising prices in the local market.
However, citizens believe authorities must inspect the market and stop unfair pricing. They say a regular supply of Pakistani LPG can bring relief to consumers.
The situation has also created problems for small food businesses across Chaman. Restaurants, tea shops, and roadside vendors need LPG every day to keep their work running.
Because of higher gas prices, many shopkeepers now face lower profits and higher operating costs. Some traders say they may increase food prices if gas rates do not fall soon.
Residents have urged the Deputy Commissioner of Chaman to take immediate action. They want gas agencies to provide Pakistani LPG at official and reasonable rates.
According to reports, OGRA has already reduced the official LPG price per kilogram. Still, consumers in Chaman continue to buy Iranian gas at very high prices.
This gap between official rates and local market prices has increased public frustration. People say the LPG Shortage has exposed weak market control in the city.
Citizens want officials to monitor gas dealers and suppliers without delay. They also want action against sellers who charge excessive rates.
The shortage has forced many families to reduce their LPG use at home. Some people now cook fewer meals or shift to cheaper fuel options where possible.
However, many urban households cannot easily switch to other fuel sources. Therefore, citizens say the administration must solve the supply issue quickly.
Local consumers argue that expensive Iranian LPG should not become their only option. They want access to Pakistani LPG at prices that match official market policy.
The LPG Shortage has affected both household budgets and small commercial activity. As a result, citizens now expect quick relief from district officials and gas suppliers.
People say regular supply can bring prices down and reduce dependence on Iranian gas. In addition, proper action can protect consumers from sudden market shocks.
Chaman’s residents have asked officials to treat this issue as an urgent public concern. They say affordable LPG has become essential for homes, shops, and daily life.
Until Pakistani LPG returns to the market, consumers may continue to pay high prices. Therefore, authorities must restore supply, control rates, and protect citizens.
