LAHORE: Millions of households across Pakistan are set to receive a welcome relief as the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced a significant reduction in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), effective July 1, 2025.
According to the notification issued today, the price of LPG has been slashed by Rs. 7.51 per kilogram, bringing the new retail rate to Rs. 233 per kg, down from Rs. 241 per kg. This translates to a considerable reduction of Rs. 87.71 on an 11.8 kg domestic LPG cylinder, which will now cost Rs. 2,750.60, compared to the previous price of Rs. 2,838.31. Commercial cylinders will also see a decrease of Rs. 337.
This reduction, which reflects a 3.1% decline in the monthly price, is primarily attributed to a 4.29% reduction in the Saudi Aramco Contract Price (CP), a key international benchmark for LPG rates. While the rupee-dollar exchange rate saw a marginal increase, it was not enough to offset the downward trend in global LPG prices.
The price cut is expected to provide much-needed financial respite to low- and middle-income families, particularly those in areas not connected to the piped natural gas network, where LPG serves as a primary energy source for cooking and heating.