OGRA Cracks Down on LPG Overcharging as Full Cylinder Rates Spike to Rs. 3,000

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has issued a strong warning to LPG filling plants across Pakistan after receiving reports that many operators are filling LPG cylinders for as high as Rs. 3,000, far above the officially approved rate. Under the price notification for November 2025, OGRA fixed the maximum end consumer price at Rs. 2,378 for an 11.8-kilogram cylinder, or Rs. 201 per kilogram. However, according to media reports and consumer complaints, several leading quota holders and bulk suppliers have been charging between Rs. 2,800 and Rs. 3,000 per cylinder, creating significant public frustration. The regulator said these inflated ex-plant rates are allowing companies to earn windfall profits and are directly contributing to inflation, especially during peak winter demand when households depend on LPG for heating and cooking. OGRA noted that the practice has caused unrest as consumers struggle with rising fuel costs. In its directive, OGRA ordered all LPG marketing companies and filling plants to immediately follow the notified prices at both the plant level and distributor outlets. Companies must also print the official selling rate on all invoices and issue invoices to distributors when providing gate passes. Authorities have also asked district administrations and law enforcement bodies to jointly monitor LPG stocks, conduct supply chain checks and curb hoarding and black marketing. OGRA’s own inspection teams will carry out nationwide price verifications in the coming days. The regulator warned that any violation of pricing rules or non-compliance with directives will lead to strict legal action under the OGRA Ordinance, OGRA Rules and Regulations, and the LPG Production and Distribution Rules 2001. Energy market watchers say tighter enforcement is necessary because rising winter demand has made LPG highly vulnerable to price manipulation, leaving consumers exposed to unjustified increases.