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Illegal LPG Transfer Triggers Deadly Explosion in Multan

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MULTAN: A tragic LPG fire and explosion near the Industrial Estate in Multan has claimed multiple lives and caused extensive property damage. The incident was triggered by the illegal transfer of LPG from a bowser to cylinders at an unauthorized facility, where CO₂ was also being mixed with LPG. According to preliminary findings, prolonged LPG leakage led to the accumulation of gas in the surrounding area. As LPG is heavier than air, it spread unnoticed until an ignition source triggered a devastating explosion, resulting in severe casualties and destruction. The…

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Govt Proposes Tougher Laws for LPG and Explosives Handling

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ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed stringent penalties for unauthorised handling and storage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and explosives, designating them as non-bailable offenses. Violators could face up to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment and fines as high as Rs20 million, aiming to enhance public safety and deter illegal activities. Currently, offenders face minimal penalties of up to six months in prison or fines of Rs3,000, deemed inadequate by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). “The current laws fail to reflect the severity of the risks posed by such…

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OGRA to Probe LPG Overcharging Allegations Against SNGPL

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ISLAMABAD: The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has initiated an investigation into complaints of overcharging for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL). Consumer Rights Advocacy (CRA), an Islamabad-based non-profit organization, reported to OGRA that SNGPL was selling LPG cylinders at Rs3,253, exceeding the maximum notified price of Rs2,953.36 for an 11.8-kg cylinder set by OGRA for January 2025. Receipts from early January were submitted as evidence. The CRA highlighted that LPG, a primary fuel in rural and hilly areas, is already significantly more expensive…

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Russian LPG Prices Plummet by Half Amid Sanctions

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MOSCOW: Domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices in Russia dropped sharply in December, halving compared to the previous month, due to a surge in supply following European Union sanctions that curbed exports, according to Reuters calculations. The EU sanctions on Russian LPG, effective December 20, were driven by proposals from Poland, historically one of Russia’s largest LPG importers. LPG, comprising propane and butane, is widely used as vehicle fuel, for heating, and in petrochemical production. The sanctions redirected significant volumes of LPG to the domestic market, causing wholesale prices to…

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LPG Price Hiked by Rs10 per Kg in Karachi, Reaches Rs290

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KARACHI: The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Karachi has risen by Rs10 per kilogram, bringing it to Rs290 per kg, adding to the burden on consumers. This price is Rs36 higher than the official rate of Rs254 per kg set by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). Shopkeepers attribute the hike to increased rates by marketing companies, while citizens blame the government and profiteers for failing to regulate prices. Consumers expressed frustration, pointing out that essential items like chicken and vegetables are already being sold at inflated…

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