Pakistan, March 31 -- The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced an increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, effective from April 1, 2025. The new price of LPG has risen by Rs0.54 per kilogram, bringing the price to Rs248.37 per kg. As a result, the cost of an 11.8kg domestic LPG cylinder has increased by Rs6.40, bringing the new price to Rs2,930.71. This price hike will directly impact household energy costs, which have already been under pressure.

OGRA explained that the revised LPG price includes several components, including the producer price, marketing margin, distribution margin, and transportation charges. The total marketing, distribution, and transport margins are Rs35,000 per metric tonne. This includes R...