Pakistan, June 18 -- A major LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) shortage is expected across Pakistan as the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict disrupts cross-border supply routes. The LPG Industries Association has urged the government to take swift action to prevent a national energy crisis.

Chairman Irfan Khokhar appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, warning that local LPG production of 60,000-70,000 metric tons per month falls short of Pakistan's daily need of 6,000 metric tons. He emphasized that immediate imports and expanded storage are essential to avoid a major shortfall.

Due to border closures, imports from Iran have come to a halt, worsening the supply gap. Khokhar cautioned that the shortage is...