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'Fuel of the poor' LPG soars in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals

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Briefings

Pakistan's LPG prices surged 56% to 7,000 Pakistani rupees per 12kg cylinder within days of Iran border closures due to the war, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals. The open market price reached 583 rupees per kg, with traders attributing the spike to supply disruptions. This event highlights the economic vulnerability of low-income households in Pakistan during the conflict.

Key points

• LPG cylinder prices in Pakistan rose 56% to 7,000 Pakistani rupees per 12kg unit within days of Iran border closures.
• The open market price reached 583 Pakistani rupees per kg, significantly impacting rickshaw drivers who must reduce food intake.

Context

The LPG price surge occurred in Pakistan shortly after Iran closed its borders due to the war, creating supply chain disruptions that drove costs up sharply for essential fuel.

Limitations

Data reflects only the period of the price spike; long-term trends remain unmeasured. The source provides no information on consumer impact beyond meal cuts, nor does it specify which rickshaw drivers were affected.

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