The price of an 11.67kg LPG cylinder in Pakistan has climbed to an unprecedented Rs. 6,498 as of November 5, 2026, marking an increase of nearly 80 percent since January.
The sharp rise has made cooking fuel significantly more expensive for households, particularly those that depend on LPG because they lack access to piped natural gas or face irregular gas supplies.
Supply constraints and rising retail rates have added to the pressure on consumers, with LPG becoming increasingly difficult to afford in several parts of the country.
The impact is particularly visible in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where LPG has reportedly been sold for as much as Rs. 500 per kilogram. Prices in some hilly areas have reached Rs. 600 per kilogram.
Meanwhile, the official rates remain considerably lower than market prices. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) fixed the November LPG price at Rs. 294.07 per kilogram. This translates into Rs. 3,470.09 for an 11.8kg domestic cylinder.
However, consumers continue to face substantially higher prices in the retail market.
Pakistan has also experienced disruptions in LPG imports following the closure of key border crossings with Iran in October. The disruption has affected supplies from an important source of LPG imports and added pressure to the domestic market.
With colder weather approaching, demand for cooking and heating fuel could increase further, creating additional challenges for households already dealing with higher energy expenses.
