KARACHI: LPG ships arriving at Port Qasim from Oman have boosted Pakistan’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply, raising expectations of a potential price decrease for consumers as additional supplies enter the market.
According to market sources, two vessels carrying a combined reported cargo of 7,603 metric tons of LPG arrived at Port Qasim. The increased supply is expected to ease market pressure and potentially bring down LPG prices from Saturday, although the extent of any reduction remains uncertain.
The vessel Prianis reportedly offloaded 4,250 metric tons of LPG at the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) terminal, while Alesa-1 discharged 3,083 metric tons at the Engro terminal.
LPG Ships Arrive at Port Qasim as Iranian Imports May Resume
In a further development, trade sources indicate that LPG supplies through the Iranian border crossing, which had been suspended, may also resume on Saturday.
Market participants believe that the arrival of imported LPG, combined with the possible restoration of cross-border supplies, could improve availability and reduce pressure on domestic prices.
LPG is an important source of cooking fuel for households and businesses, particularly in areas where natural gas connections are unavailable. Any sustained improvement in supply could therefore provide relief to consumers facing high fuel costs.
However, the expected price decrease will depend on actual market availability, distribution costs and prevailing wholesale rates. Consumers should await official or market-confirmed price updates to determine the extent of any reduction.
