ISLAMABAD, October 27, 2026: Pakistan is examining alternative sources of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports as regional security conditions place additional pressure on fuel prices.
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik disclosed the initiative during a National Assembly session on Monday while responding to a calling-attention notice.
The minister said the government was looking for other import options to address price increases associated with instability in the region.
LPG is an important household and commercial fuel, particularly in areas where piped natural gas is unavailable.
Changes in import costs or supply arrangements can therefore affect consumers who depend on cylinders for cooking and other daily requirements.
The government’s statement did not identify potential new supplier countries, proposed import volumes or a timetable for additional shipments.
Separately, the Petroleum Division has outlined measures intended to improve competition in the domestic LPG market.
In an October 16 clarification, the division said it had proposed allocating locally produced LPG through a transparent competitive process.
The ministry argued that the existing concentration of domestic LPG supplies among a limited number of market participants needed to be addressed.
It also said any revised arrangement should maintain supplies to remote and mountainous areas under the LPG Policy 2016.
The Petroleum Division acknowledged that the domestic allocation issue is being pursued through the courts.
Together, the import-diversification effort and the proposed domestic allocation changes reflect the government’s attempt to address supply pressures from two directions.
For LPG distributors and consumers, the central commercial issue is whether greater access to supplies can ease costs while preserving reliable distribution to areas dependent on cylinder gas.