The LPG cylinder price in Pakistan has hit a record Rs6,498 for a household cylinder, up nearly 80 per cent since the start of 2026. The price has climbed through the year as supplies tightened, and buyers in many areas now pay about double the official rate set by the regulator.
The figure, for an 11.67kg cylinder, comes from the latest available data as of November 5. Brokerage Topline Securities compiled the series from Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data. It shows the cylinder price rising from about Rs3,600 at the start of the year to Rs6,498 this month.
The increase lands as winter approaches, when households use more gas for cooking and heating. For families without piped natural gas, the cylinder is the only option, and the record price adds a direct strain on monthly budgets.
LPG cylinder price: official rate against market price
The gap between the official price and the market price has become the sharpest part of the problem. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) set the official LPG price for November at Rs294.07 per kilogram. That puts the notified price of an 11.8kg domestic cylinder at Rs3,470.09.
Consumers, however, are paying far more at the shop. LPG has recently sold for as much as Rs500 per kg in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, while prices in some hilly areas have reached Rs600 per kg. At those rates, a cylinder costs roughly double the notified price.
The difference points to weak enforcement as much as to supply. OGRA notifies a price each month, but the market price in many districts runs well above it, and buyers have little room to push back.
Why LPG prices have risen
Supply is the main driver. Pakistan faced disruptions in LPG imports after key border crossings with Iran closed in October. Iran accounts for a significant share of Pakistan’s LPG imports, and the closure tightened supplies in the domestic market at once.
Imports through the sea route were also disrupted in October, which left dealers short and pushed retail prices up. The strain has been worst for households without access to piped natural gas, as well as those facing irregular gas supplies.
The rise is not new, but it has sped up. Feature Pakistan reported in October that prices had already hit Rs600 per kg in hilly areas, and the shortage then prompted a deepening supply crisis as OGRA delayed a crackdown. The November figure of Rs6,498 per cylinder shows the trend has continued into winter.
What the government is doing
The government has moved to change how LPG is priced and sold. A new auction system for locally produced gas is taking shape, with the petroleum ministry saying fair prices and steady supply are a priority.
Under the plan, local LPG producers will sell most of their output through open auctions held in the presence of the media. A share will go to government-owned marketing companies to meet the needs of remote areas, and each company will be allowed to buy a maximum of 20 metric tonnes per day through the auction. The government has also directed four state-owned enterprises to re-enter the LPG import business.
The measures are meant to cut out intermediaries and bring the market price closer to the notified price. Whether they bite before winter demand peaks will decide how much relief households actually see.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an LPG cylinder cost in Pakistan now?
A household cylinder of 11.67kg costs Rs6,498, an all-time high. The price has risen nearly 80 per cent since the start of 2026, according to data compiled by Topline Securities from Pakistan Bureau of Statistics figures.
What is OGRA’s official LPG price for November?
OGRA set the official price at Rs294.07 per kilogram for November. That puts the notified price of an 11.8kg domestic cylinder at Rs3,470.09, about half what many consumers actually pay.
Why are market prices higher than the official price?
Supply has tightened after border crossings with Iran closed in October, and Iran supplies a significant share of Pakistan’s LPG imports. With winter demand rising, dealers in many areas charge Rs500 to Rs600 per kg.
What is the government doing about LPG prices?
It has set up a committee and a new auction system for locally produced LPG, and directed four state-owned enterprises to re-enter the import business. The aim is fair pricing, steady supply and fewer intermediaries.
Will LPG prices fall in winter?
That is unlikely in the near term. Demand for cooking and heating fuel rises in winter, and the supply disruption from the Iran border closure has not yet eased. The auction system may help, but it is still taking shape.
