PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): Consumers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are facing another financial burden as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices have surged to Rs600–700 per kilogram in Peshawar and several other areas of the province.
The sharp increase has caused difficulties for domestic consumers, particularly households that rely on LPG due to limited or unreliable piped gas supplies.
Residents say the continuous rise in LPG prices has significantly increased their household expenses amid already high inflation, making it increasingly difficult for families to manage their daily needs.
Speaking about the situation, LPG Association President Rehman expressed concern over the extraordinary increase in prices and called on the government to take immediate notice.
He maintained that stabilizing LPG prices would not be possible without abolishing the existing contractor system. He urged the government to dismantle the system to ensure consumers receive LPG at affordable and reasonable rates.
Rehman also appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to intervene and introduce effective measures to control prices across the province.
Meanwhile, consumers have demanded strict action against illegal profiteering and measures to prevent further price increases, saying the rising cost of LPG is adding to their financial difficulties.
