'Fuel of the poor' LPG soars in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals
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The price of LPG in Pakistan has risen sharply, affecting rickshaw drivers. Traders reported that the cost of a 12kg cylinder increased by 56 percent to 7,000 Pakistani rupees. This price surge happened within days of border closures caused by the war in Iran. The open market price is approximately 583 rupees per kg.
Traders said the price of a 12kg cylinder surged 56 per cent to 7,000 Pakistani rupees (US$25.30) within days of border closures triggered by the war in Iran, or about 583 rupees per kg on the open market.