LPG Marketers call off November 16 strike after Governor’s assurance

KARACHI (Staff Report): The All Pakistan LPG Marketer Association has withdrawn its planned November 16 strike following assurances from Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nihal Hashmi, who pledged to bridge the gap between the government and LPG marketers and help address their outstanding issues and demands.

Speaking to the media at Governor House on Monday, Governor Hashmi said the recent Middle East conflict had created uncertainty across the region, particularly in the energy sector, affecting industries and everyday life.

He said people associated with the LPG sector were also facing difficulties amid the prevailing energy challenges.

The governor noted that Pakistan meets around 30 per cent of its LPG requirements through domestic production, while the remaining 70 per cent is met through imports, highlighting the country’s reliance on external supplies.

Ali Haider, Senior Vice President of the All Pakistan LPG Marketer Association, said the association had announced a strike from November 16 but decided to withdraw it following the governor’s assurances.

He said the decision was taken to spare consumers additional hardship, while expressing hope that the government’s engagement would help resolve the industry’s concerns.

Haider further said commercial activity through the Iranian border had resumed and expressed optimism that LPG prices would decline in the coming days as supply conditions improve.

The governor’s intervention comes amid concerns over LPG supply, pricing and the industry’s demands for greater engagement with the government.