KARACHI (Kashmir English): There is a possibility that the LPG crisis in Karachi—the ‘City of the Quaid’—will ease, following a significant breakthrough: the supply of LPG via road tankers from the Pakistan-Iran border has been restored.
More than 200 LPG tankers are expected to be cleared today at the Gabd-Rimdan border crossing. Their clearance is likely to introduce approximately 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes of LPG into the market.
With the increase in LPG supply, prices are expected to drop by 50 to 70 rupees per kilogram. Two ships carrying LPG arrived yesterday, and now, the supply via road tankers from Iran has also resumed.
According to sources, the arrival of these ships and the Iranian tankers is expected to improve supply across the country. Increased gas availability is anticipated to provide relief to consumers and lead to a reduction in prices.
The Pakistan-Iran Gabd-Rimdan border has reopened, and the clearance of stranded LPG tankers has commenced. This is expected to alleviate the gas shortage, while the restoration of imported supplies should lead to an improvement in market conditions.
Notably, a ship carrying an LPG mix, the PGC Yaneos, has arrived at the SSGC terminal. Cargo handling is currently underway at Port Qasim, where a vessel carrying 4,520 metric tonnes of LPG has docked.
According to a Port Qasim spokesperson, another ship—carrying 3,083 metric tonnes of LPG—has already departed from Port Qasim after offloading its cargo.
