Pakistan’s domestic LPG cylinder price hits all-time high of Rs6,498
ISLAMABAD (News Desk): Pakistan’s domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder price has surged to an all-time high, intensifying pressure on household budgets and raising fresh concerns over inflation.
According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the price of a standard domestic LPG cylinder (11.67kg) reached Rs6,498 as of November 5, 2026. This marks an increase of around 80 percent since the beginning of the year, representing one of the sharpest rises in essential energy commodities in recent months.
The PBS data shows that LPG prices remained largely stable throughout most of 2024 and 2025, fluctuating in the range of Rs3,000 to Rs3,500 per cylinder. However, a sustained upward trend began in late 2025, with prices climbing steadily from around Rs3,000 in November 2025 to over Rs3,500 by early 2026.
The momentum accelerated sharply in the second quarter of 2026. By April-May 2026, the cylinder price crossed the Rs5,500 mark for the first time. After a brief correction in June-July 2026, when prices dipped to around Rs4,000, the market witnessed a steep and continuous rally from August onwards.
From approximately Rs4,600 in August 2026, prices jumped to over Rs5,200 by October and then surged past Rs6,400 in early November, closing at Rs6,498 – the highest level on record.
Analysts attribute the surge to a combination of factors including rising international LPG prices, rupee depreciation, supply chain disruptions and higher transportation costs.
The sharp rise in LPG prices carries significant implications for inflation, particularly for low and middle-income households that rely on LPG as a primary cooking fuel, especially in areas without access to piped natural gas. With winter approaching, demand for LPG is expected to increase further, potentially adding to inflationary pressures.
The development highlights escalating energy costs at a time when consumers are already grappling with high food and utility expenses.